Exponential Risk: The Only Two Black Swans That Matter

In the past two years, we’ve endured a global pandemic, crippling supply chain issues, skyrocketing fertilizer and fuel prices as well as labor shortages — and the hits keep coming. Steve Cubbage says only two black swans really matter, and they both involve war.

China Made Its Largest Corn Buy Since May, and It May Be Just the Start

China came in with a major buy to start the week. USDA confirmed in its daily export sales report that Beijing purchased 1.084 million tonnes of U.S. corn, which is the biggest purchase since May 2021.

Soaring Input Costs Cause Farmer Sentiments to Drop to Lowest Reading Since Corn Was $3

Input prices and growing concerns about how the war in Ukraine could hamper the flow of ag inputs weigh heavy on the minds of farmers. With a reading of 113 in March 2022, the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer showed a 12-point drop in just one month and the weakest farmer sentiment reading since May 2020.

The Brain of Your Farm Operation: The Office

If you’ve been thinking about improving your office space, what are you waiting for? This might be your sign.