Soybean Prices Tank Tuesday, Corn Down Daily Limit on Wetter Weather Forecasts
Forecasts for later this week point to much of the Midwest receiving rain, including drought-stricken portions of Iowa, South Dakota, Nebraska and Minnesota. The moisture relief will hit at key pollination time for the corn crop.
40% of respondents seeking an agriculture job in our Ag Labor Survey say it’s easier to find a job right now, while 85% of employers say it’s harder to fill a job than in previous years. How does this stack up to your experience? Take the survey to share your opinion.
Farmers commonly focus their attention on conservation planning by thinking through issues that deal with nutrient management, soil health or a problem spot on their farm. Water quality considerations naturally dovetail with many of these planning activities.
In the Market for Propane? Here's Why Propane Prices Could Produce Sticker Shock this Fall
The Wall Street Journal reports current future prices are roughly twice their levels versus the past two summers. Supply concerns are rising as well. The Energy Information Administration reports propane stocks are less than analysts expected.
Farmers' Financial Outlook Optimism Sees Dramatic Drop in June Ag Economy Barometer
Farmers are less optimistic about current and future conditions to start the summer, as a monthly gauge of producer sentiments hits the lowest reading since July 2020.
A Glimpse into the Future of Agriculture in the U.S. Southwest
A consensus of climate change models project higher temperatures, reduced precipitation, and longer, more severe droughts in the Southwest. Stephanie Mercier and Skip Hyberg explain what this means for agriculture.
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