Comments on the July 11th, 2014 USDA reports including an update on the Profitability Outlook have been posted at http://economics.ag.utk.edu/market/MonthlyCropOutlook/MonthlyCropOutlook071114.pdf.
Without a doubt, the Milan No-Till Crop Production Field Day is one of the most far-ranging agricultural field days in the nation. The event is a junction for producers with varied farming interests. Tours will cover topics as diverse as row crop sustainability, beef cattle production, natural resource management, unmanned aerial systems and even the compatibility of honeybees and agriculture. Registration is free and begins at 6 a.m. CDT, with the first tours leaving at 7 a.m. A total of 16 tours are on the agenda. Continue reading
I have updated the profitability outlook after the release of the June 30 Acreage and Grain Stocks Reports. Today’s report was bearish which was reflected in today’s prices. Continue reading
Monthly crop comments and the profitability outlook update have been posted to http://economics.ag.utk.edu/outlook.html. Click on June 11, 2014 for the latest.
Comments on the May 9 USDA Supply and Demand reports have been posted at http://economics.ag.utk.edu/market/MonthlyCropOutlook/MonthlyCropOutlook050914.pdf. An update on the Profitability Outlook for Non-irrigated and Irrigated crops is on pages 13-16. Continue reading
For custom planting information, please review this article at Southeast Farm Press – http://southeastfarmpress.com/equipment/how-much-should-be-charged-custom-planting. Continue reading
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I have had some requests for a profitability comparison for crops under irrigation. Costs of production for producers with irrigation will differ so this comparison should be only a starting point in comparing crops and costs. Continue reading