Louisiana’s corn crop is planted, and acreage is up this year.
Favorable weather has supported strong early growth, but grain markets are facing significant challenges.
This Week In Louisiana Ag reports that even with promising field conditions, the outlook is clouded by economic uncertainty and market headwinds.
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“A can for your favorite pie, bread, or whatever, it is probably Illinois-grown.”
Expect a steady corn grind and selective basis strength where exports and local blending stay active.
The Washington Tree Fruit Association says this is not surprising and notes the USDA has offered a lifeline to growers while they transition away from the cannery market.
CoBank Lead Grains Economist Tanner Ehmke joins us to share insight and concerns over current grain storage capacity as export demand lags.
Jed Bower, the incoming president of the National Corn Growers Association, joined us for his sector’s perspective on the ongoing government shutdown.
