Minnesota Crop Production Forecasts Up from 2021

Minnesota corn production is forecast at 1.49 billion bushels, up 6 percent from the previous year, according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service — Crop Production report. Based on conditions as of August 1, yields

N.D. Crops Production Up Triple Digits

North Dakota Ag Connection Based on August 1 conditions, North Dakota’s 2022 spring wheat crop is forecast at 273 million bushels, up 56% from last year, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Harvested acreage is

FDA Report Indicates Compliance with Pesticide Levels

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued its annual Pesticide Residue Monitoring Program Report for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY 2020) that summarizes the testing of FDA-regulated foods for pesticide residues, with results showing the vast majority of

New England Residents Can Still Have Pork on the Table

New England residents who love pork caught a break. A Massachusetts federal court judge signed a court order approving an agreement to delay enforcement of a state law banning the sale of pork that comes from animals

Solid Farm Economy Shows Signs of Slowing

The Kansas City Federal Reserve says financial conditions in its district remained solid in the second quarter, but survey respondents say signs of slowing growth are likely in the months ahead. Farm real estate values grew rapidly

U.S. Crop Production Estimates Old News Already

USDA’s World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates, Production and Acreage forecasts didn’t take long to be digested into the markets.   Shortly after the initial bearish reaction, a dry weather forecast pushed prices back higher.  Monday prices turned

Monday, August 15th Weather

TODAY:  SUNNY TO PARTLY SUNNY AND WARM.  CHANCE OF A FEW THUNDERSTORMS AND RAIN SHOWERS THIS AFTERNOON.  HIGH: 79 TO 82.  WIND: SOUTH/SOUTHEAST 3 TO 9 MPH TONIGHT AND TOMORROW:  PARTLY TO MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A GOOD