Despite Production Increase, U.S. Wheat Crop Remains The Smallest In A Generation
The USDA's October U.S. supply and demand estimates show a larger wheat production forecast. So, what does that mean for the balance sheet? World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski. "A three-million-bushel increase in production. A little bit of an increase in imports. Total supply is up by eight mi...
What Made This Cotton Season Different
Oklahoma cotton producers are turning their attention to harvest after a season marked by drought and extreme heat. OSU Cotton Extension Specialist Jenny Dudak says some fields are already being harvested, but producers are still weighing costs and market conditions as harvest activity ramps up. "Really, we're jus...
USDA Disaster Assistance Programs and Tax Considerations
Perhaps you have enrolled in one of USDA's disaster assistance programs to help mitigate losses from a natural disaster. What are some tax implications to consider associated with these programs? Oklahoma State University Extension's J.C. Hobbs starts with casualty losses of property, clarifying what is not considered ...
NC State Fair Showcases Renovations, Revives Country Ham Competition
Commissioner Troxler previews the 2026 North Carol | RSS.com The North Carolina State Fair opened last Thursday, and this year some of the biggest changes aren't on the Midway. After three years and $60 million in renovations, the fairgrounds have a new event center with food vendors and seating, a rebuilt flower show ...
Proposed Railroad Merger Not Good For Agriculture
The proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Railroad companies is before the Surface Transportation Board for potential approval. The STB accepted a revised application for review, with a final decision expected no earlier than the second half of 2027. Zak Andersen, the vice president of communicatio...
Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Tuesday, Oct. 20th
This is the SFN Market Report with Brooks Schaffer of Palmetto Grain. Reach him at brooks@palmettograin.com or 843-540-4540. Corn and soybean markets continue to trade lower. Harvest selling pressure and no catalyst to spark fund buying are the main culprits. It was a very open week for harvest progress last week, and ...
Are Trade Tariffs Interfering in U.S. Midterm Elections?
U.S. Ambassador to Canada, Pete Hoekstra, says that Canadian politicians are being closely watched for signs of election interference ahead of the American Midterms. In a podcast interview, Hoekstra warned Canadian politicians to "keep their nose out" of American political issues. During the interview, Hoek...
Hurricane Isaias Brings Tornadoes, Rain to the Carolinas
Well, the first hurricane of this Atlantic season has come and gone, and we have seen devastation across the Gulf. We have also seen some rain come through the Carolinas. Let's talk about some of the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias. We've got State Assistant Climatologist Corey Davis here. Corey, talk to us about the imp...
Equipment Market Concentration Draws Federal Scrutiny
The National Farmers Union is welcoming a new USDA and Federal Trade Commission inquiry into competition concerns in the agricultural equipment market. NFU President Rob Larew says farmers have long raised concerns about consolidation and limited competition. He believes the investigation could help ensure existing ant...
Series Brings Needed Attention to Mental Health and Farmer Suicide
"Perfect Sundays" is a six-part entertainment series that deals with the serious subject of mental health and suicide in U.S. agriculture. The fictional series begins two years to the day that the Weeks family patriarch, Ed, died by suicide. Sam Goldberg, the founder, creator, and producer of the series, talk...