Business
As labor shortages continue to reshape production agriculture, H-2A employment will likely remain an essential part of many farming operations. But the program’s payroll tax rules differ significantly from those applicable to domestic agricultural employees.
CSX grain carloads have remained stable, but train speeds have slowed and origin dwell times have increased.
While blockchain technology is not replacing wills and trusts, it is creating new planning opportunities and new risks that estate planners, CPAs, and financial advisors should understand.
Under the agreement, Georgia may inspect meat products produced in participating establishments for shipment throughout the United States.
Austin Rice with Specialty Risk Insurance explains the fire recovery claims process and shares steps producers can take to protect their operation before losses occur.
Possible El Niño conditions could slow grain shipments through the key export route.
A major Kansas City wheat options trade is fueling speculation that some traders are positioning for higher prices.
Land O’Lakes President of Dairy Foods Heather Anfang discusses evolving consumer eating habits and the company’s investment in expanding dairy protein production.
Arkansas Farm Bureau says falling wholesale prices are creating financial strain for some egg growers.
RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney discusses the Louis Dreyfus expansion in Yorkton, the continued growth of Canada’s domestic canola crushing, and the outlook for pulse proteins.
Industry officials say the move could lead to additional purchases of U.S. cotton in the coming months.
Agriculture remained a key focus as officials discussed trade, supply chains and the future of the trilateral agreement.
The Supreme Court’s Corner Post ruling may expand producers’ ability to challenge Farm Service Agency actions, making it easier for farmers to seek judicial review of certain federal decisions.
Drought, Heat, And Markets Shape Weekly Farm Conditions
Analysts say growers should base marketing decisions on profitable returns rather than one high-profile options trade.
Markets
Grain markets are watching China’s soybean buying commitments and worsening Corn Belt weather as analysts assess the outlook for crop yields, prices, and U.S. supply heading into harvest.
Officials plan to resume cattle imports through an Arizona port beginning Aug. 24.
USDA’s July inventory report points to cautious herd rebuilding despite continued supply constraints.
Trade
U.S. officials will examine whether increased imports have seriously harmed the domestic sheep industry.
Limited imports could improve feeder-cattle supplies, but reopening depends on continued screwworm control and strict inspections.
USDA proposes a phased reopening of Southern ports to livestock trade, contingent upon satisfactory progress on priority Action Plan milestones.