Corn
In a bid to increase the competitiveness of American corn on the global stage, the U.S. Grains Council has embarked on a research endeavor in collaboration with the University of Illinois.
Despite the looming specter of weather extremes and a myriad of other tough challenges, like rising input costs, projections indicate a significant decline in crop insurance prices compared to previous years for key U.S. commodities.
Recent data reveals a notable downturn in U.S. ethanol output, marking its lowest level since the beginning of February.
As spring planting nears, Midwestern farmers are gearing up for a season filled with opportunities and challenges like market pressures and pest dynamics.
Spot prices for corn posted another three-year low last week and they are mimicking a trend seen about a decade ago.
What farmers need to know about the surge in land values driven by agricultural shifts and global demand for corn- and soy-based fuel.
A market analyst with DTN says the ethanol market for corn and the renewable diesel market for soybean oil are two much-needed sources of demand but the RFS program sets minimum volume requirements for those biofuels.
Short-stature corn, how it could be a game-changer for crop production!
Compeer Financial expects corn to be in the $4.80 range, whereas last year it was close to $6. That amounts to less coverage and fewer dollars out there.
Total Farm Marketing’s Bryan Doherty expects to see some shifts in spring planting now that grain markets are in a lull driven by an excess in supply.
The ag economists’ monthly monitor in January showed there is little doubt that Brazil will remain the world’s top exporter of soybeans for this marketing year.
The USDA’s ARC/PLC Program will extend through Sept. 30, 2024, and farmers have a few weeks left to decide their commodity title choices by the March deadline.
In this behind-the-scenes look at the newest episode of Where the Food Comes From, “Simple as Corn, Part 1,” written by show producer and script supervisor Donna Sanders, follow the crew during their time filming in Sun Prairie and Coloma, Wisconsin.
Insights on navigating the economics of the international corn market with analysis from economists at the University of Illinois and Ohio State University.
As Brazil eyes an export surge in January, China’s dominance persists as an importer of both corn and soybeans, raising hopes as well as concerns if the South American agriculture giant can meeting escalating demands for key crops.
Weather is having a big effect on soy and corn production in Brazil. Here’s what it means for the U.S. markets, according to experts.
While soybeans are currently coming out stronger than corn in terms of price ratios, USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer recognizes a lot of factors could change farmer’s planting decisions between winter and spring.
This year is likely to see more competition between the ethanol industry and electric vehicles makers as sustainable energy becomes more accessible and the Biden Administrations pushes stringent regulations on vehicle emissions.
This high-yield corn contest showcases real-life Corn Warriors dealing with elements that every farmer knows well. Get an authentic look at what it takes to compete in a high-yield corn contest, and see who will take the title of Corn King.