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Archer-Daniels-Midland Co., the 116-year-old agribusiness giant, is shaping up as one of the few crop-trading houses to benefit from President Donald Trump’s trade war with China.
Consolidation, technology, farmer demographics and more are influencing the present and future of ag retail.
On the AgPro Podcast, Ashley Davenport talks with Dr. Damon Smith, also known as @BadgerCropDoc on Twitter.
Andrew Lambert is a crop advisor at Centra Sota Cooperative in Cokato, Minn. He talks about what his growers have seen this season and how going into 2019 they need to use on-farm technology to the fullest.
USDA added 130 million bushels to the corn that will be on-hand at the start of the 2018/19 marketing year and corn prices dropped 8 cents.
There will be some lingering trade pain for U.S. agriculture according to the former chief ag negotiator for the U.S. Trade Representative.
On the AgPro Podcast, voices from the industry asked, “Why is environmental stewardship important to your business?”
It’s no secret the Chinese economy is struggling. Still, Pro Farmer senior market analyst Rich Posson said he’s concerned the trade war will continue well into next year.
The Rural Mainstreet Index, a survey of community bank CEOs, shows economic growth stalling for the first time in months. The 10-state survey by Creighton University focuses on rural areas.
Cutting costs helped Cargill Inc. show a 14% jump in its fiscal third quarter, even as global threats such as trade, low ethanol demand and swine fever pulled down the company’s profits.
The U.S. Trade Representative released a statement following three days of meetings in Beijing:
The pace of farmland-value drops has slowed in several areas but remain stable, according to a recent report from Farm Credit Services of America.
An increase in on-farm storage and tight margins create volatility.
Strategic planning builds an innovative and sustainable position for your farm.
Valley Agronomics received the 2018 Precision Impact Award.
What’s buzzing in agriculture? We’re capturing the latest technology and industry news at Commodity Classic this week.
Four topics address what we believe are our clients’ biggest concerns for 2019.
Improved soil health does not mean improved water quality.
Farmers can expect a few bright spots in 2019. Net farm income, as well as prices for key crops, are projected to be slightly higher in 2019. But longer-term projections don’t show positive outcomes.
Corn carryout is higher yet and while domestic soybean ending stocks were lowered, global supplies are still abundant.
La Crosse Seed added a natives specialist to its native grass and wildflower seed business
Recent levee damage is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the failing infrastructure much of the corn belt relies on to bring in inputs and export corn.
The 2018 farm bill means the legalities around growing hemp across the country will soon be worked out.
How does brick-and-mortar hold up to online retailers? Brad Smith, @CPSBrad, of Nutrien Ag Solutions talks about the company’s strong commitment to customer service in an age of online purchasing.
How available are the resources you need to grow hemp? Farm Journal study respondents weigh in.
The historic corn rally continued to show its head this week. A bullish breakout technically proved the market may not have been in highs just yet.
We are expected to learn more this afternoon on what the second round of Market Facilitation Program payments will look like.
Brandt has a family-oriented culture that transcends into their role as an international business. Tim McArdle and Mark Powell reflect on their history and how that drive them forward.