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Beef News
Proposed Child Labor Law Addressed at Cattlemen's Convention  (02/03/2012)
Cattlemen's Beef Board Approves Changes to Bylaws  (02/03/2012)
UC Davis Researchers Partner in Beef E. coli Research Project  (02/03/2012)
Cattlemen's Beef Board Preparing for Changes  (02/02/2012)
DOL to Revisit Farm Labor Rule  (02/02/2012)
Better Beef Sales: Beef Up Knowledge at the Meat Case  (02/02/2012)
NFU Supports COOL Requirements  (02/01/2012)
Study Says Consumers Favor National Egg Legislation  (01/30/2012)
Cattlemen's College Will Present Wide Range of Topics  (01/30/2012)
Trade Enforcement Unit Proposal Met With Opposition  (01/30/2012)
Agronomic Leaders Set Record Straight on Agriculture Education and Career Opportunities  (01/26/2012)
Great Exportations!  (01/25/2012)
USDA Awards E. coli Research Grant  (01/25/2012)
USDA Says More Cattle on Feed Than Last Year  (01/20/2012)
NACD Reacts to EPA Reporting Proposal  (01/20/2012)
Livestock Analyst Previews USDA Cattle Inventory Report  (01/19/2012)
LED Lights Extend Meat Shelf Life  (01/18/2012)
USDA's Announcement to Close Offices Concerns NCBA  (01/17/2012)
11th Annual Heart of America Grazing Conference Begins Jan. 25  (01/11/2012)
Mike Miller Named to NCBA Position  (01/10/2012)
Protecting Your Estate  (01/10/2012)
Key NASS Survey Period Begins Soon  (01/10/2012)
Protecting Your Farm Estate  (01/09/2012)
FDA Moves to Reduce Use of Drugs  (01/06/2012)
NCBA Prepares Next Steps in Fight for Agriculture in D.C.  (01/05/2012)


Corn Illustrated Weekly
Add The Right Adjuvant To Spray Mix This Spring  (01/30/2012)
If You Haven't Heard About Cover Crops, You Will Soon!  (01/23/2012)
Will Sagging Grain Prices Make Those Who Paid High Cash Rent Uneasy?  (01/16/2012)
Run Numbers, Seek Plenty Of Results Before Changing Practices  (01/09/2012)


Farm Futures News
Jobs Report Helps Markets  (02/03/2012)
Proposed Child Labor Law Addressed at Cattlemen's Convention  (02/03/2012)
Cattlemen's Beef Board Approves Changes to Bylaws  (02/03/2012)
NBB Working for Tax Credit Renewal, Higher RFS  (02/03/2012)
Senators Are Pressing for Approval of XL Pipeline  (02/03/2012)
MF Global Bankruptcy Drives New Protections  (02/02/2012)
Lack of News Has Markets Trading Cautiously  (02/02/2012)
Grain Prices Still Have Support  (02/02/2012)
Soybean Sales Weak Again  (02/02/2012)
Markets Pull Back Overnight  (02/02/2012)
Cattlemen's Beef Board Preparing for Changes  (02/02/2012)
Conservation Leaders Honored by NACD  (02/02/2012)
DOL to Revisit Farm Labor Rule  (02/02/2012)
Most MF Global Funds Found  (02/02/2012)
Rural Refinance Pilot Program Announced  (02/02/2012)
Grains Aided By Triple Threat Rally  (02/01/2012)
Trade Hopes Rally Is For Real  (02/01/2012)
Wheat Organizations Want an Open Border for U.S. and Canadian Farmers   (02/01/2012)
Biodiesel Production Expanding  (02/01/2012)
Nations Losing Confidence in Doha Trade Talks  (02/01/2012)
NFU Supports COOL Requirements  (02/01/2012)
Strong Cash Basis Supports Grain Prices  (01/31/2012)
Wheat Prices Rise As Russia Considers Tax  (01/31/2012)
Gloom And Doom Over Markets Lifts  (01/31/2012)
Ag Groups Meeting to Iron Out Differing Views  (01/31/2012)
Bill Introduced to Approve Portion of XL Pipeline  (01/31/2012)
Agriculture Bank Portfolios Strong  (01/31/2012)
Students to Attend USDA Outlook Forum  (01/31/2012)
Greece, Portugal Top Worry List for Traders  (01/30/2012)
New Long Term Agricultural Projections to be Released  (01/30/2012)
Study Says Consumers Favor National Egg Legislation  (01/30/2012)
Soybeans Sink on Rain Prospects  (01/30/2012)
Gloom And Doom Over Markets Lifts  (01/30/2012)
World Economic Forum Held  (01/30/2012)
MF Global Official to Testify Before Congress  (01/30/2012)
Trade Enforcement Unit Proposal Met With Opposition  (01/30/2012)
USTR Reports Progress in Trade Talks  (01/30/2012)
ASA Biotech Working Group to Meet in D.C. Jan. 30-31   (01/30/2012)
Cash Market Argues Against USDA Data  (01/27/2012)
Uncertainty Seen Headed into Weekend  (01/27/2012)
ASA Helps Launch New Afghan Association for Food and Feed  (01/27/2012)
How to Help Pollinators  (01/27/2012)
NAWG, U.S. Wheat Visit Capitol Hill  (01/27/2012)
U.S. Forest Service Releases Final Environmental Impact Statement  (01/27/2012)
Federal Reserve Gives Grain Prices a Boost  (01/26/2012)
Corn Sales Beat Guesses  (01/26/2012)
Don’t Fight The Fed  (01/26/2012)
Agronomic Leaders Set Record Straight on Agriculture Education and Career Opportunities  (01/26/2012)
Lock or Dam Failures Studied  (01/26/2012)
Senator Questions President's Energy Stance  (01/26/2012)
Improvements to School Meals Announced  (01/26/2012)
New Plant Hardiness Zone Map Unveiled  (01/26/2012)
Market Trading Europe and South America  (01/25/2012)
Herbicide-Resistant Weed Management Summit Scheduled  (01/25/2012)
Grains Battle Economic Fears with Stronger Fundamentals  (01/25/2012)
Farm Groups Respond Positively to State of the Union  (01/25/2012)
CARB Motion for Case Reversal Denied  (01/25/2012)
Great Exportations!  (01/25/2012)
Prices Surge on Russian Export Tax Rumor  (01/24/2012)
Deteriorating South American Crops Anchor Markets  (01/24/2012)
Greek Debt Worries Resurface  (01/24/2012)
Agriculture Hopes to Hear Support for Safety Net  (01/24/2012)
Senator Reports Questionable Contact to Ethics Committee  (01/24/2012)
USDA Launches New Energy Website  (01/24/2012)
Argentine Production Estimates Drop  (01/23/2012)
MF Global Claims Due Jan. 31  (01/23/2012)
Argentine Rains Fall Short  (01/23/2012)
State Agriculture Directors Meet with EPA  (01/23/2012)
Sign-Up Begins for DCP and ACRE  (01/23/2012)
USDA Announces Renewable Energy and Efficiency Grants  (01/23/2012)
USDA Says More Cattle on Feed Than Last Year  (01/20/2012)
Corn Refuses To Go Down  (01/20/2012)
South American Losses Mount Despite Rains  (01/20/2012)
USDA Export Sales Offer Surprise  (01/20/2012)
Federal Agency Consolidations Pose Concerns for USGC  (01/20/2012)
NACD Reacts to EPA Reporting Proposal  (01/20/2012)
Progress for Pollinators  (01/20/2012)
Acid Rain Study Shows Substantial Decreases  (01/20/2012)
Corn Takes the Lead Role  (01/19/2012)
Grains Get Demand Boost  (01/19/2012)
National FFA Organization Seeks Student Travelers  (01/19/2012)
Grains Bounce Back  (01/19/2012)
Keystone XL Pipeline Rejected  (01/19/2012)
USDA Providing Additional Disaster Assistance  (01/19/2012)
Buffett Foundation, Borlaug Institute Advance African Agriculture  (01/19/2012)
Deadline Extended for Conservation Stewardship Program   (01/19/2012)
Livestock Analyst Previews USDA Cattle Inventory Report  (01/19/2012)
Skepticism Leads to Chart Selling  (01/18/2012)
LightSquared, Farm GPS Saga Continues  (01/18/2012)
Trade Perceptions Leave Grain at Risk  (01/18/2012)
USDA Rural Development 2011 Progress Report Released  (01/18/2012)
Big Apple a Big Potential Market for Soy Bioheat and Biodiesel  (01/18/2012)
Despite Budget Cuts USDA Committed to Expanding Broadband  (01/18/2012)
Possibility of Merging USTR with Other Agencies  (01/18/2012)
Soybeans Anchor Grain Complex  (01/17/2012)
Grains Benefit From China’s Growth  (01/17/2012)
Markets Try To Bounce Back  (01/17/2012)
Ag Secretary Holds Business Roundtable  (01/17/2012)
USDA's Announcement to Close Offices Concerns NCBA  (01/17/2012)
USMEF Reports on Meat Exports  (01/17/2012)
EPA Eyes Improving Science Underlying Regulations   (01/16/2012)
Transforming the U.S. Grains Council Begins in Panama  (01/16/2012)
USDA Works With Aviation Officials to Promote Biofuels Use  (01/16/2012)
Grain Trade Battles Many Variables Today  (01/13/2012)
NASS Summarizes 2011 Crop Year  (01/13/2012)
Scientists Say Red Meat Vital for a Healthy Diet  (01/13/2012)
New Organization to Link Veterans with Ag Careers  (01/13/2012)
USDA Surprises Ag Markets Again  (01/12/2012)
On The Rise  (01/12/2012)
Estate Tax Battle is Set to Resume  (01/12/2012)
Oil Prices to Reach All-Time High  (01/12/2012)
Standard Operating Procedure for the Farm Bill  (01/12/2012)
Calm Before the Storm  (01/11/2012)
January Reports Known for Limit Price Moves  (01/11/2012)
Farm Bureau Delegates Issue Latest Marching Orders  (01/11/2012)
Vilsack Highlights Commitment to Renewable Energy  (01/11/2012)
Lawsuit Against EPA Could Impact Agriculture  (01/11/2012)
Groups Wants EPA Dioxin Assessment Stopped  (01/11/2012)
Thursday’s USDA Reports to Shape Winter’s Trade  (01/10/2012)
GAO Releases Recommendations for EPA IRIS  (01/10/2012)
Protecting Your Estate  (01/10/2012)
Grains Cautious Ahead of USDA Report  (01/10/2012)
Rains Start Over Argentina  (01/10/2012)
Ag Secretary Outlines Cuts  (01/10/2012)
Key NASS Survey Period Begins Soon  (01/10/2012)
Iowa Caucuses Bring Good Opportunities for Farmers to Communicate  (01/10/2012)
Deadline for USDA Conservation Innovation Grants is Jan. 31  (01/10/2012)
Managing Risk Has Never Been More Important  (01/09/2012)
Scrutiny in Wake of MF Global Could Breakup CME  (01/09/2012)
Corn, Soybeans Reach Chart Objectives  (01/09/2012)
AFBF's Stallman Says U.S. Ag Underappreciated by the Public  (01/09/2012)
Renewable Energy Sources See Growth  (01/09/2012)
Grains Garner Boost From South American Heat  (01/09/2012)
This Will Not Be the Usual Farm Bill Debate  (01/09/2012)
MF Global Plot Thickens  (01/09/2012)
Effort Aims to Collect Farmers' Stories  (01/09/2012)
Protecting Your Farm Estate  (01/09/2012)
Farm Bureau President Recaps Challenges Ahead  (01/08/2012)
Traders Cautious Ahead of the Weekend  (01/06/2012)
Jobs Report Fails to Support Grains  (01/06/2012)
FDA Moves to Reduce Use of Drugs  (01/06/2012)
New Committee Will Advise Land Management Planning  (01/06/2012)
EPA Focuses on Renewable Fuels Standards  (01/06/2012)
Forecasts Take the Steam Out of Grain Rally  (01/05/2012)
Farmers Rein In Bullish Hopes For 2012  (01/05/2012)
Wetter Forecast Trims Rally  (01/05/2012)
USDA Agency Reminds Farmers and Landowners of Compliance Issues  (01/05/2012)
NCBA Prepares Next Steps in Fight for Agriculture in D.C.  (01/05/2012)
Food Prices Moderate in Fourth Quarter  (01/05/2012)
Lower Prices Represent Healthy Pullback  (01/04/2012)
Producer Selling Leads to Soft Open  (01/04/2012)
Farm Bill This Year Could Depend on Time  (01/04/2012)
Celelulosic Ethanol Industry Will Expand with Strong Policy  (01/04/2012)
CoBank Closes Merger With U.S. AgBank  (01/04/2012)
RFA Lists Top Five Ethanol Industry Stories for 2011 and 2012  (01/04/2012)


Farm Futures NOW!
Tools for Uncertain Times  (01/06/2012)
Ethanol: Ready to Stand on its Own?  (01/06/2012)
MF Global Aftermath: Industry Hopes to Restore Futures Market  (01/06/2012)
Make Your Business Life More Productive  (01/06/2012)
Tackle Your Repair Costs  (01/06/2012)


Global Hotspots
Crop Insurance Boosts Prices  (02/03/2012)


Livestock News
UC Davis Researchers Partner in Beef E. coli Research Project  (02/03/2012)
Better Beef Sales: Beef Up Knowledge at the Meat Case  (02/02/2012)
Cattlemen's College Will Present Wide Range of Topics  (01/30/2012)
USDA Awards E. coli Research Grant  (01/25/2012)
NPPC, NCBA Says New Legislation Backed by UEP, HSUS Dangerous  (01/24/2012)
USDA Changing Poultry Inspections  (01/23/2012)
Pigskin Poetry Contest Announced  (01/19/2012)
LED Lights Extend Meat Shelf Life  (01/18/2012)
Study Provides New Insights into Antibiotics and Pig Feeds  (01/17/2012)
Fuel Up to Play 60, Let's Move! Takes Aim at Childhood Obesity  (01/16/2012)
11th Annual Heart of America Grazing Conference Begins Jan. 25  (01/11/2012)
Mike Miller Named to NCBA Position  (01/10/2012)
FDA Milk Residue Survey Underway  (01/09/2012)
New Year is Time for Dairy Producers to Find Farm Energy Opportunities  (01/06/2012)
Controversy Brewing over Poultry Cage Size  (01/04/2012)


Market Commentary
Afternoon Recap by Arlan Suderman  (02/03/2012)
Morning Call by Bryce Knorr  (02/03/2012)
Livestock Call By John Otte  (02/03/2012)


My Office
Tackle Your Repair Costs  (01/06/2012)


National News
Proposed Child Labor Law Addressed at Cattlemen's Convention  (02/03/2012)
Cattlemen's Beef Board Approves Changes to Bylaws  (02/03/2012)
NBB Working for Tax Credit Renewal, Higher RFS  (02/03/2012)
Senators Are Pressing for Approval of XL Pipeline  (02/03/2012)
MF Global Bankruptcy Drives New Protections  (02/02/2012)
Cattlemen's Beef Board Preparing for Changes  (02/02/2012)
Conservation Leaders Honored by NACD  (02/02/2012)
DOL to Revisit Farm Labor Rule  (02/02/2012)
Most MF Global Funds Found  (02/02/2012)
Rural Refinance Pilot Program Announced  (02/02/2012)
Wheat Organizations Want an Open Border for U.S. and Canadian Farmers   (02/01/2012)
Biodiesel Production Expanding  (02/01/2012)
Nations Losing Confidence in Doha Trade Talks  (02/01/2012)
NFU Supports COOL Requirements  (02/01/2012)
Ag Groups Meeting to Iron Out Differing Views  (01/31/2012)
Bill Introduced to Approve Portion of XL Pipeline  (01/31/2012)
Agriculture Bank Portfolios Strong  (01/31/2012)
Students to Attend USDA Outlook Forum  (01/31/2012)
New Long Term Agricultural Projections to be Released  (01/30/2012)
Study Says Consumers Favor National Egg Legislation  (01/30/2012)
World Economic Forum Held  (01/30/2012)
MF Global Official to Testify Before Congress  (01/30/2012)
Trade Enforcement Unit Proposal Met With Opposition  (01/30/2012)
USTR Reports Progress in Trade Talks  (01/30/2012)
ASA Biotech Working Group to Meet in D.C. Jan. 30-31   (01/30/2012)
ASA Helps Launch New Afghan Association for Food and Feed  (01/27/2012)
How to Help Pollinators  (01/27/2012)
NAWG, U.S. Wheat Visit Capitol Hill  (01/27/2012)
U.S. Forest Service Releases Final Environmental Impact Statement  (01/27/2012)
Agronomic Leaders Set Record Straight on Agriculture Education and Career Opportunities  (01/26/2012)
Lock or Dam Failures Studied  (01/26/2012)
Senator Questions President's Energy Stance  (01/26/2012)
Improvements to School Meals Announced  (01/26/2012)
New Plant Hardiness Zone Map Unveiled  (01/26/2012)
Herbicide-Resistant Weed Management Summit Scheduled  (01/25/2012)
Farm Groups Respond Positively to State of the Union  (01/25/2012)
CARB Motion for Case Reversal Denied  (01/25/2012)
Great Exportations!  (01/25/2012)
Agriculture Hopes to Hear Support for Safety Net  (01/24/2012)
Senator Reports Questionable Contact to Ethics Committee  (01/24/2012)
USDA Launches New Energy Website  (01/24/2012)
MF Global Claims Due Jan. 31  (01/23/2012)
State Agriculture Directors Meet with EPA  (01/23/2012)
Sign-Up Begins for DCP and ACRE  (01/23/2012)
USDA Announces Renewable Energy and Efficiency Grants  (01/23/2012)
USDA Says More Cattle on Feed Than Last Year  (01/20/2012)
Federal Agency Consolidations Pose Concerns for USGC  (01/20/2012)
NACD Reacts to EPA Reporting Proposal  (01/20/2012)
Progress for Pollinators  (01/20/2012)
Acid Rain Study Shows Substantial Decreases  (01/20/2012)
National FFA Organization Seeks Student Travelers  (01/19/2012)
Keystone XL Pipeline Rejected  (01/19/2012)
USDA Providing Additional Disaster Assistance  (01/19/2012)
Buffett Foundation, Borlaug Institute Advance African Agriculture  (01/19/2012)
Deadline Extended for Conservation Stewardship Program   (01/19/2012)
Livestock Analyst Previews USDA Cattle Inventory Report  (01/19/2012)
LightSquared, Farm GPS Saga Continues  (01/18/2012)
USDA Rural Development 2011 Progress Report Released  (01/18/2012)
Big Apple a Big Potential Market for Soy Bioheat and Biodiesel  (01/18/2012)
Despite Budget Cuts USDA Committed to Expanding Broadband  (01/18/2012)
Possibility of Merging USTR with Other Agencies  (01/18/2012)
Ag Secretary Holds Business Roundtable  (01/17/2012)
USDA's Announcement to Close Offices Concerns NCBA  (01/17/2012)
USMEF Reports on Meat Exports  (01/17/2012)
EPA Eyes Improving Science Underlying Regulations   (01/16/2012)
Transforming the U.S. Grains Council Begins in Panama  (01/16/2012)
USDA Works With Aviation Officials to Promote Biofuels Use  (01/16/2012)
NASS Summarizes 2011 Crop Year  (01/13/2012)
Scientists Say Red Meat Vital for a Healthy Diet  (01/13/2012)
New Organization to Link Veterans with Ag Careers  (01/13/2012)
Estate Tax Battle is Set to Resume  (01/12/2012)
Oil Prices to Reach All-Time High  (01/12/2012)
Standard Operating Procedure for the Farm Bill  (01/12/2012)
Farm Bureau Delegates Issue Latest Marching Orders  (01/11/2012)
Vilsack Highlights Commitment to Renewable Energy  (01/11/2012)
Lawsuit Against EPA Could Impact Agriculture  (01/11/2012)
Groups Wants EPA Dioxin Assessment Stopped  (01/11/2012)
GAO Releases Recommendations for EPA IRIS  (01/10/2012)
Protecting Your Estate  (01/10/2012)
Ag Secretary Outlines Cuts  (01/10/2012)
Key NASS Survey Period Begins Soon  (01/10/2012)
Iowa Caucuses Bring Good Opportunities for Farmers to Communicate  (01/10/2012)
Deadline for USDA Conservation Innovation Grants is Jan. 31  (01/10/2012)
Managing Risk Has Never Been More Important  (01/09/2012)
Scrutiny in Wake of MF Global Could Breakup CME  (01/09/2012)
AFBF's Stallman Says U.S. Ag Underappreciated by the Public  (01/09/2012)
Renewable Energy Sources See Growth  (01/09/2012)
This Will Not Be the Usual Farm Bill Debate  (01/09/2012)
MF Global Plot Thickens  (01/09/2012)
Effort Aims to Collect Farmers' Stories  (01/09/2012)
Protecting Your Farm Estate  (01/09/2012)
Farm Bureau President Recaps Challenges Ahead  (01/08/2012)
FDA Moves to Reduce Use of Drugs  (01/06/2012)
New Committee Will Advise Land Management Planning  (01/06/2012)
EPA Focuses on Renewable Fuels Standards  (01/06/2012)
Farmers Rein In Bullish Hopes For 2012  (01/05/2012)
USDA Agency Reminds Farmers and Landowners of Compliance Issues  (01/05/2012)
NCBA Prepares Next Steps in Fight for Agriculture in D.C.  (01/05/2012)
Food Prices Moderate in Fourth Quarter  (01/05/2012)
Farm Bill This Year Could Depend on Time  (01/04/2012)
Celelulosic Ethanol Industry Will Expand with Strong Policy  (01/04/2012)
CoBank Closes Merger With U.S. AgBank  (01/04/2012)
RFA Lists Top Five Ethanol Industry Stories for 2011 and 2012  (01/04/2012)


Spreadsheet of the Month
Tackle Your Repair Costs  (01/06/2012)


The Buzz
The Buzz: How Wrong Is USDA?  (02/03/2012)
The Buzz: Markets Face Turning Points  (01/27/2012)
The Buzz: Is The Bottom In?  (01/19/2012)
The Buzz: Bulls Head For Cover  (01/12/2012)
The Buzz: January USDA Report Could Be Bullish  (01/05/2012)


Weekly Review
Weekly Energy Review  (02/02/2012)
Weekly Basis Review  (02/02/2012)
Weekly Fertilizer Review  (01/31/2012)
Weekly Financial Review  (01/31/2012)
Weekly Corn Review  (01/27/2012)
Weekly Soybean Review  (01/27/2012)
Weekly Wheat Review  (01/27/2012)


What's New
BASF Presents Research On New Herbicide  (02/03/2012)
Mahindra Max Series Is A Mid-Compact Tractor; Real Tractor Design  (02/03/2012)
Case IH Launches Field Of Deals Sweepstakes  (02/02/2012)
Branson Puts Cabs On The 20C Series Ag Tractor  (02/01/2012)
Yanmar Meets Tier 4 Emissions Standards For Off-Road  (01/31/2012)
Deere Takes Twin-Row Planters to the South  (01/30/2012)
John Deere, MacDon Agree on Self-Propelled Windrower Production, Sales  (01/27/2012)
New Kids On The Block In Sprayer Market  (01/27/2012)
New Electric Tarp Roll from Shur-Co  (01/25/2012)
Dow AgroSciences Sued by Bayer  (01/24/2012)
Land Pride's New Grooming Mower Aimed At Commercial Use  (01/20/2012)
Nelson Irrigation Features Low-Pressure Pop-Up Sprinkler  (01/20/2012)
FMC Announces Cadet Convoy Winners  (01/19/2012)
Yetter Manages Residue On The Twin Row  (01/18/2012)
Thermal Arc Unveils Fabricator 252i For MIG, Stick, Tig welding  (01/17/2012)
Sukup Designs Answer For Keeping Elevator Legs Straight  (01/16/2012)
Mahindra Introduces Snow Blower And Blade  (01/11/2012)
Court Decides In Favor Of Makhteshim Agan  (01/10/2012)
Unique Chemistry In Armezon Herbicide Is Tough On Weeds, Safe On Corn  (01/10/2012)
Company Offers Rural School District Grants  (01/09/2012)
Portable Lithium Ion Battery Packs Offered For 12 VDC Lighting  (01/09/2012)
Senninger Introduces New UP3 Dual Nozzle Carrier  (01/05/2012)
Hobart Champion Elite Welder Is Light, Quiet, Powerful  (01/04/2012)