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Carrots & Sticks

September 13, 2021 Comments Off on Carrots & Sticks

As Congress works on another multi-trillion dollar spending package, agriculture finds itself in an interesting position. Proponents of the bill keep dangling carrots in front of agriculture to get its support. Dollars for research, conservation, [...]
Who Makes The Call?

July 29, 2021 Comments Off on Who Makes The Call?

Every year there are crop production concerns somewhere. This year drought has hit the western and upper midwestern states very hard. The eastern corn belt is doing much better. Some areas may have record or [...]
Failed Policy

July 15, 2021 Comments Off on Failed Policy

As I watch the images of Cubans protesting in the streets of Havana I can’t help but remember my two visits to the island nation several years ago. The Cuban people were very friendly but [...]

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Closing Market Report- 9/21/21- Soybeans Were Higher Amid Market Uncertainty

September 21, 2021 Comments Off

Soybeans, meal and oil were higher on the day Tuesday as the overall market remains nervous, amid a rebound, from Monday’s lows. China comes off holiday tonight and many traders will be watching closely to […]

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Weather Looking Dry for Harvest

September 21, 2021 Comments Off

As harvest continues to ramp up, producers are looking for drier weather to allow for rapid progress in bringing in the crop. After rain moved through the Eastern Corn Belt early this week, DTN meteorologist […]

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Taiwan Threatens to Take China Before the WTO

September 21, 2021 Comments Off

Over the weekend, Taiwan threatened to take China before the World Trade Organization after Beijing suspended sugar apple and wax apple imports from the island nation due to pest concerns. Reuters says it’s the latest […]