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Global Hotspots
  Spreadsheet of the MonthCrop Insurance Boosts Prices

Revenue protection insurance coverage guarantees are determined by calculating the average corn and soybean new-crop futures prices during February.
 
Weekly Analysis
   
The Buzz
  Spreadsheet of the MonthThe Buzz: How Wrong Is USDA?

February farm crop report may show only small adjustments to carryout.
 
Market Commentary
 
Morning Call by Bryce Knorr Morning Call by Bryce Knorr 
News on Russian export duties on hold, while markets wait for latest jobs numbers in the U.S. (Commentary updates after 7:10 a.m. Central Time) 
Afternoon Recap by Arlan Suderman Afternoon Recap by Arlan Suderman 
Delays in key decisions leave markets lacking direction and motivation, ahead of potentially volatile action on Friday.  Read latest updates on Twitter
Livestock Call By John Otte Livestock Call By John Otte 
Bid-ask spread parked at $6, thin volume could bring wide swings in cash hog prices. 
 
 
Farm Futures Blogs
This Business of FarmingThis Business of Farming 
European farmers get more government cash but must also jump through more hoops
DC DialogueDC Dialogue 
Agency says it will take a further look at its parental exemption in child labor law although many say entire rule should be scrapped.
Tech TuesdayTech Tuesday Read latest updates on Twitter
Purdue University researchers look to genetic info to control disease-causing insects and there may be advancement in the world of AI (for cattle).
Defending AgricultureDefending Agriculture 
Judicial activism could be killing jobs in forestry as well as agriculture.
Next Generation FarmingNext Generation Farming 
High variability in fertilizer and bank loans requires shopping for best rates.
South American Crop WatchSouth American Crop Watch 
Unfortunately many Brazilian producers skip crop insurance.
Finance FirstFinance First 
Is your working capital on track?
Spreadsheet of the Month
  Spreadsheet of the MonthTackle Your Repair Costs

Using new estimates you can figure as needed for Schedule F and more.



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Make Your Farm Joint Venture Profitable
Assessing Farm Cropping Options
What is Your Money Worth?
What's a Building Worth?
Make Your New Vehicle Work for You
Simplify Late Planting Decisions
Plan Now for Fall Storage
Crop Treatment Decisions Made Easy
Know Your Options