The USDA released its September 30 Grain Stocks report yesterday, reporting slightly higher bean stocks and less corn, leading corn to fall lower and beans to end slightly higher, due to the report data of 14 million bushels of beans lower than pre-report expectations. At yesterday’s close, the December corn futures ended 1 1/4 cents […]
Amid much pre-report excitement last week prior to the Federal Reserve’s interest rates decision, many farmers and landowners faced the prospect of a possible rise in interest rates. While Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen revealed that a no-change decision had been reached for now, she also hinted that increases were on the horizon for the […]
It’s been several months since FSA offices throughout the nation scrambled to integrate the changes of the latest Farm Bill, also known as the Agricultural Act of 2014. In addition to having to work through the specific rules for the new programs, they also had to oversee its implementation at ground level. Producers, too, found […]
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At some point or another, many landowners will face the decision on whether it’s in their best interest to sell or lease some or all of their Nebraska farmland. The decision to sell farmland is often guided by emotional and/or financial concerns, and understandably so. Many landowners may attempt, in the end, to lease their […]
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As cash rental rates continue to increase each year, and in the face of continued low commodity prices due to high-yielding harvest expectations, more and more farmers eyeing their cash flow for 2016 are considering giving up their cash rent leases. Is this a sound decision, and if determined so, what do producers need to […]
On Tuesday, August 12th, the USDA released its latest World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates, and as usual, had some unexpected numbers for analysts and producers. Higher-than-anticipated yield estimates in both corn and soybeans resulted in lower grain prices for both crops. Most of the pre-report analysis was based on the USDA’s latest weekly Crop […]
To own farmland is both rewarding and a lot of hard work. The amount of decisions to be made regarding the growing of crops, as well as the marketing of those crops, managing the land and equipment, figuring out fair leasing options, and controlling input costs are too numerous to mention. Increasingly, many landowners are […]
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When it comes to important growing milestones, July is an important month, especially for corn. The USDA released its weekly crops progress report on Monday. How are things looking for Nebraska crops, as well as for crops across the Midwest? The good news is that, after a slow start to planting season and early on […]
September 30th Grain Report Recap
The USDA released its September 30 Grain Stocks report yesterday, reporting slightly higher bean stocks and less corn, leading corn to fall lower and beans to end slightly higher, due to the report data of 14 million bushels of beans lower than pre-report expectations. At yesterday’s close, the December corn futures ended 1 1/4 cents […]
Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates the Same
Amid much pre-report excitement last week prior to the Federal Reserve’s interest rates decision, many farmers and landowners faced the prospect of a possible rise in interest rates. While Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen revealed that a no-change decision had been reached for now, she also hinted that increases were on the horizon for the […]
Latest Farm Bill Program Decisions: Will it pay for NE Producers this October?
It’s been several months since FSA offices throughout the nation scrambled to integrate the changes of the latest Farm Bill, also known as the Agricultural Act of 2014. In addition to having to work through the specific rules for the new programs, they also had to oversee its implementation at ground level. Producers, too, found […]
Should I sell or lease my Nebraska farmland?
At some point or another, many landowners will face the decision on whether it’s in their best interest to sell or lease some or all of their Nebraska farmland. The decision to sell farmland is often guided by emotional and/or financial concerns, and understandably so. Many landowners may attempt, in the end, to lease their […]
Considering Giving Up Your Cash Rent Lease?
As cash rental rates continue to increase each year, and in the face of continued low commodity prices due to high-yielding harvest expectations, more and more farmers eyeing their cash flow for 2016 are considering giving up their cash rent leases. Is this a sound decision, and if determined so, what do producers need to […]
Higher-Than Anticipated WASDE Report Numbers Result in Bearish Grain Markets
On Tuesday, August 12th, the USDA released its latest World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates, and as usual, had some unexpected numbers for analysts and producers. Higher-than-anticipated yield estimates in both corn and soybeans resulted in lower grain prices for both crops. Most of the pre-report analysis was based on the USDA’s latest weekly Crop […]
What does a Land Manager do for a Landowner?
To own farmland is both rewarding and a lot of hard work. The amount of decisions to be made regarding the growing of crops, as well as the marketing of those crops, managing the land and equipment, figuring out fair leasing options, and controlling input costs are too numerous to mention. Increasingly, many landowners are […]
How are Nebraska Crops Looking?
When it comes to important growing milestones, July is an important month, especially for corn. The USDA released its weekly crops progress report on Monday. How are things looking for Nebraska crops, as well as for crops across the Midwest? The good news is that, after a slow start to planting season and early on […]