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The consensus in the grain trade is that USDA should cut its estimate of the 2011-2012 U.S. corn carryout by nearly 6% in Thursday’s monthly supply/demand update. The trade is also anticipating a small cut in the U.S. soybean carryout amid prospects for better U.S. soybean exports due to South...

Hardly more than a year since Russia and Ukraine shook the world grain trade by halting grain exports, both nations are back competing for sales. And not just in traditional export markets for wheat and barley; Black Sea grain is beating out U.S. corn with some customers...

Soil residue made the difference for Ryan Speer during the long, parched summer of 2011. Lack of rainfall in south-central Kansas teamed up with 52 days of 100-degree or higher readings to devastate crops nearby. But he got a first-hand look at how protecting the soil can pay dividends...

The weather pattern in Argentina’s main crop belt appears to be turning favorable just as much of the soybean crop heads into its key growing period, which should prevent further yield losses and may significantly reduce South American crop concerns...

As expected, USDA made moderate cuts to its projections for 2011-2012 South American corn and soybean production on Thursday due to dry conditions in growing areas there, which should support export demand for U.S. supplies...

Now that we are entering the second year of the second decade of the 21st century, what does one have to keep on the radar screen concerning the business and economics of agriculture? This is an extended column discussing some of the elements that will be keys to your success, regardless of ag...

The grain trade expects USDA to lower its estimates of 2011 U.S. corn production and 2011-2012 corn ending stocks on Thursday, while raising projected usage, when the agency releases a trio of reports that could have a significant market impact...

Corn and soybean prices declined sharply in mid-November and remained at the lower level through mid-December. From mid-December through early January, the cash price of corn in central Illinois increased by 78¢ while the cash price of increased by $1.21/bu., says University of Illinois...

Both corn and soybean futures have remained in weather-market mode to start 2012, but the crop concerns may be getting overblown at this point with much of still looking at favorable production prospects...

Weather is a challenge that every farmer faces. In Illinois, it rains throughout the year, some months more than others, but usually it rains a few times per month. This is not the case in Ghana where I farm...