Will Weather Spark a Spring Commodity Market Rally?

Diversification: What Comes After Corn and Soybeans?

For 2021, estimates show U.S. farmers are planting over 92 million acres of corn and over 90 million acres of soybeans this year. By sheer volume, these two crops continue to be farmer’s top commodities.

Is 2021 the Year Weather Sparks a Spring Commodity Market Rally?

Weather is normally a factor in the commodity markets. But this year, weather could be an even bigger catalyst for higher or lower prices.

Spring Winds Usher in Colder Air

Meteorologist Matt Engelbrecht has a look at some high winds in the center of the country and the colder air a low-pressure system is ushering in.

Why Filing by March May Not be the Best Option

In today's tax environment and lower interest rates, in most cases it is actually better to make the estimated tax payment on January 15 and then wait three months to pay the remaining taxes owed.

Americans Love Meat: Purchases and Confidence Reach Record Highs

Pandemic purchases helped send meat grocery sales soaring by 20% from 2019 to 2020 according to IRI data. There’s no question that Americans are buying more beef, pork, poultry and lamb than ever.

#FJFieldFieldDays: Avoid the Sins of Spring

Every spring, without fail, there are a handful of "sins" Ken Ferrie addresses on service calls. Join Clinton Griffiths as he chats with Ken about wet soil, dry soil, cold soil, herbicide and nutrient sins.