Agriculture Finance

Wheat Harvest in Kay and Garfield county at Joe Caughlin and Lee Schnaithman’s property on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala/OSU Agriculture)
Agriculture Finance, Grain Markets, Opinion

Smaller U.S. wheat production versus sufficient global supplies

Wheat futures slid lower in June. Now, traders are watching weather in major wheat-producing regions for clues on what's next. Read More

SOIL FERTILITY — The annual Wayne E. Sabbe Arkansas Soil Fertility Studies publication guides nutrient management recommendations to improve soil health and crop yield. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)
Agriculture Finance, Farmland, Opinion, Soil Health

Residual fertility: Looking deeper at the value already in the soil

Herd of grazing cows on a vast field. (Adobe Stock-#168421307 │ Maryna Konoplytska)
Agriculture Finance, Opinion

The IRS calls it R&D. Farmers call it Tuesday.

With urea prices up, Arkansas farmers may be looking to soybeans instead of other crops as planting season gets underway. (University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture file photo).

Five grain market fundamentals to watch in May

Labor still ranks among top producer concerns

Recap of March Prospective Plantings report

After a long day of farm chores, a senior adult couple stands by the fence to admire their herd of cattle in the pasture. (iStock-#2161180473 │ SDI Productions)

When the next generation has other plans

Tractor cultivating field at spring. (Adobe Stock │ #201749717 - oticki)

Six fundamentals to watch for in March

Ripe milo or grain sorghum field. (Journal photo by Lacey Vilhauer.)

Your numbers only tell half the story—here’s the rest

Managing risk in grain marketing

Corn is harvested in northern Dallas County, Iowa, the end of October. As harvest winds up, farmers think about planning for the next crop. (Journal photo by Jennifer Carrico.)

A new year’s checklist for borrowers: What ag lenders want to see