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Business Strategies | 2019 Crop Report

2019 Crop Report: Riding the crazy train

August 7, 2019

No two years in farming are alike or free of drama; however, this may be one of the craziest years we've seen in a long time because of all the variables in play.

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2018 Crop Report

Dan Emery

August 21, 2018

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The 2018 growing season was delayed by 10 to 14 days by an extended winter and wet planting season. But a warm May and lots of moisture combined with near-perfect June weather leading up to July 4 in most growing regions may increase growth and yield.

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2017 Crop Outlook: Corn, soybean supply portends positively

Dan Emery

August 18, 2017

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While U.S. markets last year benefited from a drought in Brazil that affected the country’s corn and soybean production, this year’s projections are for record crops that will affect 2018 markets. Current projections call for a continued excess supply of both corn and soybeans.

Report highlights sustainability trends in U.S. commodity crop production

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December 23, 2016

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Findings show improved environmental outcomes of crop production on an efficiency basis over past 36 years.

Corn acreage planted in 2016 was up 7 percent from 2015

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2016 crops: Flying high at the end of July

At presstime, the corn crop forecast looked good for protein producers for the third year in a row.

Dan Emery

August 15, 2016

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The market is truly global in nature. One hiccup in any major crop producing region of the world can result in a significant market shift.

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2015 harvest outlook: Positive signs shine down

At presstime, U.S. crop reports signaled a 2015 harvest pacing similarly to the outstanding 2014 growing season.

Dan Emery

August 9, 2015

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The fundamentals of the commodity market have changed dramatically in one year.

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Corn, soybean crops cooperating thus far in 2014

Yield efficiency also continues to increase.

Dan Emery

August 3, 2014

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Last year saw an almost-record crop and 2014 is on schedule to be even better. U.S. farmers become more efficient every year at increasing yield per acre.

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Ag remains in wait-and-see mode

Dan Emery

June 22, 2013

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We all depend on Mother Nature to determine whether we get our annual bonus or a sad face from our boss.

Drought devastated 2012 crops, save corn

January 21, 2013

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The USDA recently released its 2012 crop report detailing the impact of the devastating 2012 drought. Officials have touted the biotech-enabled drought resistance of some crops—most notably corn—which helped some farmers save face last year. In fact, the report notes that we harvested 10.78 billion bushels of corn last year, one of the highest on record.