According to a new report from the Economic Research Service (ERS), the cost of soybean seeds per acre has risen more than 260 percent since 1997, while total soybean production costs have risen 157 percent. “In 1997, U.S. farmers spent an average of $19.72 per acre on soybean seeds,” the ERS report says. “That expense rose by more than 260 …
Still Watching Weekly Crop Progress Reports
Traders continue to keep a close eye on the USDA Weekly Crop Progress Reports. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Food Price Inflation Continues Stabilization
Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer, lets us know about a new report showing food price inflation at a near standstill. Listen to Gary Crawford’s This Land Of Ours program here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Downtrend Continues in the Energy Sector
The downtrend continues this week in the energy sector. Mark Oppold updates the recommendations for farmers fuel needs. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Four-Wheel Drive Tractors See Jump in April Sales
New data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) shows sales of 4-wheel-drive tractors in the U.S. increased 24.1% in April compared to 2023. The report also notes that 4-wheel-drive tractor sales are up 1.9% in the U.S. year-to-date. “The modest growth in agriculture 4-wheel-drive tractor sales in April 2024 is an indicator of resilience in the overall ag industry,” said AEM Senior Vice President Curt …
Corn Sees Bearish Outlook
USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski explains how USDA came up with its projection for this season’s corn crop. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Positive Outlook for Reference Prices in the New Farm Bill
There is a positive outlook for reference prices and commodity programs in the new Farm Bill, Tyron Spearman has more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
More Red Than Green for Agricultural Commodities in April
Now that May is here, Mark Oppold looks at how some of the agricultural commodities did back in April. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Hoping May Performs Better in the Stock Market
Many traders are hoping we’ll see a better performance in the stock markets here in May. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Producers Can Use Farm Loan Programs for Climate-Smart Opportunities
The USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) reminds agricultural producers that farm loan programs can be used to support a variety of climate-smart agriculture practices. Many that can build on practices that farmers and ranchers already use, like cover cropping, nutrient management and conservation tillage. Climate-smart agricultural practices generate significant environmental benefits by capturing and sequestering carbon, improving water …