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Farm Futures Exclusive: Vilsack Discusses Several Ag IssuesFarm Futures Exclusive: Vilsack Discusses Several Ag Issues

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack talked about several topics of interest to rural America and the agriculture industry. (Audio)
Grains Firm on Export Rumors
Iran Poses Risk for Grain Markets
Answers Needed Before Moving Forward with Farm Bill
Former USTR Shocked by FTA Delays
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: What Will Drive Soybeans?

Charts look bullish but the market may need fresh news to feed the bull.
 
Market Commentary
 
Morning Call by Bryce Knorr Morning Call by Bryce Knorr 
Money managers take risk off the table with oil prices in the crosshairs. (Commentary updates after 7:10 a.m. Central Time) 
Afternoon Recap by Arlan Suderman Afternoon Recap by Arlan Suderman 
Export rumors support the market, while fears of bearish USDA data cap gains. Read latest updates on Twitter
Livestock Call By John Otte Livestock Call By John Otte 
Record cutouts embolden cash cattle owners, seasonal pork demand surge remains elusive. 
 
Spreadsheet of the Month
  Spreadsheet of the MonthRe-Assess Your Farm Crop Share Lease

Balance revenue, costs and risks with this handy spreadsheet.



Previous Spreadsheets
Tackle Your Repair Costs
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
 
 
Farm Futures Blogs
This Business of FarmingThis Business of Farming 
Will Brazilian government step in to save drought-stricken farmers?
DC DialogueDC Dialogue 
Congress less than enthusiastic about the President’s budget proposal calling for cuts to conservation and crop insurance.
Tech TuesdayTech Tuesday Read latest updates on Twitter
Companies making strides when it comes to linking up the farm office and equipment in the field.
Defending AgricultureDefending Agriculture 
Case against oil companies could also impact farmers.
Next Generation FarmingNext Generation Farming 
Unseasonably warm days are balanced by cold nighttime temps.
South American Crop WatchSouth American Crop Watch 
Unfortunately many Brazilian producers skip crop insurance.
Finance FirstFinance First 
Find someone who is going to work for your operation.