USDA Forecasts U. S. Corn Production Up, Soybean, Cotton Production Down from 2022

Dan Agri-Business, Commodities, Corn, Cotton, Economy, Field Crops, Soybeans, USDA-NASS

(USDA-NASS/WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2023) — Corn production is up, while soybean and cotton production is down from 2022, according to the Crop Production report issued today by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). Corn production is up 10% from last year, forecast at 15.1 billion bushels; soybean growers are expected to decrease their production 3% from 2022, forecast at 4.15 …

Early Start to Corn, Soybean Harvest

Dan Commodities, Corn, Field Crops, Soybeans

In some states, we are seeing an early start to the corn and soybean harvests. Mark Oppold has more details as to why. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

World Food Prices Lower in August

Dan Commodities, Economy, This Land of Ours

World food prices were lower last month. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization’s Food Price Index averaged 121.4 points in August, a 2.6-point drop from July, reversing the rebound registered that month. The August drop pushed the index 38 points lower than its peak reached in March 2022. The overall drop was …

Ag Market Growth Ahead

Dan Agri-Business, Commodities, Economy, Nursery Crops, Organic, Specialty Crops, This Land of Ours

Taking a look at the projected growth for ag markets. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Business Research Company’s latest look into the growth of agricultural markets shows big jumps ahead. The global agriculture market is projected to reach a substantial size of just over $19.8 billion by 2027, with a robust Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) …

Tracking Crude Oil and the Dollar

Dan Biofuels/Energy, Commodities, Economy

Two things many traders are watching right now are crude oil and the dollar. Mark Oppold explains why and how they could affect other commodities. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024