It is hard to believe that September is less than a month away, quickly bringing the crop year to a close. With harvest not that far out, ag economists say it is time to take action on old crop supplies.
“We have to start thinking about selling the carry at harvest. We’ve got big carries in the corn market, big carries in the wheat market, and even big carries showing up in the soybean market. You know, the carry from November to July, the November contract, good grief, where is it? About $9.9 somewhere there today. 9.9 a bushel from November. It’s $0.60-plus higher out to July. That’ll cover your interest costs easily and throw something else in there,” said Ed Usset, with the University of Minnesota.
Usset looks back to earlier this year, saying February was likely the last rally for America’s staple crops, saying the typical spring or summer rally just never arrived.
NCGA President Jed Bower discusses the Farm Bill and why year-round E15, making it into the final bill, is critical for corn growers as input costs continue to eat away at margins.
September 18, 2026 01:30 PM
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Seven of eight major fertilizer types remain more expensive than a year ago.
September 18, 2026 12:30 PM
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A community survey found strong demand for fresh produce, meat and locally sourced products.
September 18, 2026 10:00 AM
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Thirty-six percent of North American row-crop farmers expect to shift toward generics over the next two years.
September 18, 2026 09:00 AM
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Cotton prices are expected to improve, but higher production costs are limiting the recovery in producer margins.
September 18, 2026 08:00 AM
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Arkansas Agronomist Jarrod Hardke discusses statewide harvest conditions, crop quality, and the outlook for grain producers as hot, dry weather continues.
September 17, 2026 04:30 PM
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