USDA trims 2024 corn, soybean crop outlooks

The USDA has lowered its expectations for this year’s corn and soybean crops. Corn production is now pegged at 15.143 billion bushels, less than 1% below the October guess on a 0.7 bushel cut in the still record large average yield estimate of 183.1 bushels per acre. Harvested area was steady with last month at…… Continue Reading

Proposed FARM Act would have major impact

An ag economist at the University of Illinois says the latest agricultural aid package proposed in Congress would have a major impact if passed as currently constructed. Gary Schnitkey says the $21 billion FARM Act, or Farmer Assistance and Revenue Mitigation Act of 2024, would bring significant payments to most producers. “The corn payment, according…… Continue Reading

Compeer Financial: What’s Next with Land Values

Compeer uses benchmark farms in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota to observe and analyze market trends with almost real-time data. In this Compeer Financial Podcast, Director of Appraisal David Dinderman gives key updates on agricultural land values and how they affect the farm economy. Learn more about the factors that drive land values for farms and…… Continue Reading

Follow the 4 Rs of Nutrient Stewardship

Growers in many areas have finished up their fall nitrogen applications, and Koch Agronomic Services says they need to be sure they are getting the most from their investments. On this episode of the Nitrogen Corner, an agronomy expert discusses the importance of using the 4 Rs of nutrient stewardship as a guide. The post…… Continue Reading

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