U.S.D.A. lowers 2019 corn, soybean production forecasts slightly 10.10.2019 By Ron Sterk Soybean production forecast down 20% from 2018, corn down 4%.Read More
Climate change may bring drought to 60% of wheat-growing areas 09.30.2019 By Jeff Gelski A study examines ways to deal with water shortages in the 21st century.Read More
Organic soybean prices on the upswing 09.25.2019 By Ron Sterk Midwest organic corn, soybean production expected lower this year.Read More
FAPRI sees lower wheat, corn, soybean prices 09.05.2019 By Ron Sterk Impact of trade war, ample global supplies seen pressuring prices.Read More
C.F.T.C. commissioners ordered to testify in wheat market manipulation case 08.30.2019 By Ron Sterk Motion contends C.F.T.C. commissioners violated terms on consent order.Read More
Ag groups applaud prospective U.S.-Japan agreement 08.26.2019 By Jay Sjerven Pact may put U.S. producers on even playing field with those from C.P.T.P.P. nations.Read More
Fine levied in Kraft, Mondelez wheat market manipulation case 08.16.2019 By Ron Sterk Defendants to seek court relief from C.F.T.C. commissioner’s statements.Read More
Organic hard red winter wheat, soybean prices lower in period 07.31.2019 By Ron Sterk Mercaris finds 56% of organic farmers changed planting due to weather.Read More
U.S.D.A. pegs spring wheat down 8% from 2018 07.11.2019 By Ron Sterk Durum outturn forecast down 25%, winter wheat up 9% from 2018.Read More
U.S.D.A. estimates 2019 corn planted area well above trade expectations 06.28.2019 By Ron Sterk June 1 soybean stocks up 47% from year ago; corn and wheat down.Read More