Author: Jason
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Rollins says safety net updates were necessary
Producers are still waiting……. Movement on farm policy is starting to take shape and Brooke Rollins is making it clear why. Speaking in a recent ag interview, Rollins said updates to reference prices were pushed forward through recent legislation as a stopgap measure while the farm bill remains stalled. “We could not wait on a…
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Opening Markets on The Ranch
myradioranch.com Grain trade is starting the morning under a little pressure while cattle are holding strong. Corn is trading at $4.55 cents per bushel as planting pace across the Midwest continues to weigh on the market. Soybeans are sitting at $11.70 per bushel with traders balancing global supply against steady demand. Wheat is trading at…
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Kansas wheat showing stress as wind and dryness build
Out across Kansas the wheat crop is starting to feel it. Producers from western and central parts of the state are reporting thin stands uneven growth and soil that just will not hold moisture. Wind has been relentless and that top layer is powder in a lot of fields. Some areas caught a little moisture…
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California dairy producers face margin squeeze as costs climb
California dairy country is feeling the squeeze again. Milk production is steady but input costs are creeping higher and that is tightening margins for producers. Feed remains the biggest concern with hay and ration costs staying elevated compared to where many would like to see them. Labor and regulatory costs are also part of the…
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Markets close mixed with strength in cattle trade
Grain markets wrapped up the session under pressure while the cattle complex continued to lead the board higher. Corn closed the day at 4.52 per bushel as planting pace and generally favorable conditions across much of the Midwest kept a lid on rallies. Traders continue to watch early fieldwork progress closely with expectations for a…
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Colorado water concerns continue to impact planting plans
Colorado producers are once again making planting decisions based on water availability as irrigation supplies remain a concern heading into the growing season. While snowpack improved in parts of the state, it has not fully eased long-term water challenges. As a result, some farmers are adjusting acreage or shifting to crops that require less irrigation.…