Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for above-normal temperatures nearly nationwide, with the Northeast having the greatest likelihood of experiencing anomalously hot weather.  Meanwhile, near- or above-normal rainfall across most of the country should contrast with drier-than-normal conditions across interior sections of the West, including much of the Great Basin and portions of…… Continue Reading

American Sugar Alliance leaders say improved U.S. sugar policy is a step forward in improving the economic viability of growers. Director of Economics and Policy Analysis Rob Johansson tells Brownfield sugar supplies are robust while prices remain weak. “We’ve also seen a fair amount of imports coming in to the U.S., so that has also added to…… Continue Reading

An ag economist says rising prices for cull cows could hinder expansion of the U.S. cattle herd. Josh Maples with Mississippi State University Extension says two-dollar cull cow prices are not crazy.  “You can get really, really strong prices for those cows,” he says.  “Especially if we bring in less trim from places like Brazil.”…… Continue Reading