New condition ratings reports have not been a factor thus farm in this week’s grain trade. Mark Oppold has more details.
Farmers Holding Large Corn and Soybean Stocks
After stockpiling crops for much of this season due to low commodity prices, many U.S. farmers continue to turn away buyers despite few signs that prices will improve. Farm Policy News says grain supplies are ample, and early ratings of summer crops are good. While USDA will update on-farm corn and bean stocks numbers at the end of June, a …
Possible Erratic Trade this Week
Beings this is the last week of the month, Mark Oppold notes we could see erratic trading taking place throughout the week.
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Growers Can Now Apply for the Level 2 Climate Smart Cotton Program
(MEMPHIS, TENN) — The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, an initiative supported by the Georgia Cotton Commission, announced that growers can now enroll in Climate Smart Cotton Program Level 2. This program, led by the Trust Protocol, gives Level 1 growers the opportunity to receive additional financial support for implementing Climate Smart practice changes into their operations. With implementation of Climate …
Trend Continues Lower in the Grain Trade
The trend in the grain trade continues to be lower this week. Mark Oppold has more details.
U.S. Peanut Crop 96% Planted
The U.S. peanut crop is 96 percent planted and making progress. Tyron Spearman has the details.
Weather Pushing Grain Trade to New Lows
Weather conditions over a good portion of the major growing areas is helping to push the grain trade to new lows. Mark Oppold has more details.
USDA Crop Loan Rates Announced for Peanuts
USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation has announced 2024 Crop Loan Rates for peanuts. Tyron Spearman reports.
Crops Off to a Good Start
While the summer heat is building, many crops are seeing their best start in years. Mark Oppold has more details.
Peanuts See Tough Time So Far
It has not been an easy year thus far for peanuts. Tyron Spearman reports.