Items: Grains
To Store or Not to Store? Old Crop Exit Strategies
By Grant Gardner | Assistant Extension Professor
Published on Aug. 29, 2024
The June Grain Stocks report indicated 37% more corn and 44% more soybeans stored on-farm than last year, indicating that many producers still have grain in storage (Maples, 2024). Some of this stock has likely been sold, but many producers are still sitting on old crops, trying to determine whether to hold through harvest or sell.
Drivers of Commodity Prices: Seasonality
By Grant Gardner | Assistant Extension Professor
Published on Jun. 27, 2024
Since the onset of COVID, agricultural commodity charts have resembled the track of a roller coaster, with huge peaks and valleys. During the 2023/24 marketing year, commodity prices have transitioned downward. We can likely expect less volatile commodity prices as prices level out.
ADM Requirements to Comply with New EU Regulation Impacting Kentucky Soybean Producers
By Grant Gardner | Assistant Extension Professor and Jordan Shockley | Associate Extension Professor
Published on May. 24, 2024
Starting December 24, 2024, the European Union (EU) will require all imported soybeans to be deforestation-free. The policy aims to prevent deforestation and promote sustainable agriculture practices. Consequently, soybeans destined for the EU market must be traceable back to specific fields where they are grown.
Drivers of Commodity Prices: Exports
By Grant Gardner | Assistant Extension Professor
Published on Apr. 29, 2024
Since the onset of COVID, agricultural commodity charts have resembled the track of a roller coaster, with huge peaks and valleys. Global geopolitical events and conflict intensify these peaks and valleys. During the 2023/24 marketing year, commodity prices have transitioned downward.
Spring 2024 Farm Observations Across Kentucky
Published on Apr. 29, 2024
The Kentucky Farm Business Management Program is a program of the Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of Kentucky.
Corn and Soybean Budgets | 2024 Advanced Options
By Greg Halich | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Mar. 31, 2024
Purpose: This Decision Aid has been constructed to help producers budget for corn and soybean production. Machinery Options Evaluated: No-Till Corn, Conventional Tillage Corn, Customized Corn, No-Till Soybeans, Conventional Soybeans, Customized Soybeans.
Corn and Soybean Budgets | 2024 Western Kentucky
By Greg Halich | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Mar. 31, 2024
Purpose: This Decision Aid has been constructed to help producers budget for corn and soybean production. Machinery Options Evaluated: No-Till Corn, Conventional Tillage Corn, No-Till Soybeans
Corn and Soybean Budgets | 2024 Central Kentucky
By Greg Halich | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Mar. 31, 2024
Purpose: This Decision Aid has been constructed to help producers budget for corn and soybean production. Machinery Options Evaluated: No-Till Corn, Conventional Tillage Corn, No-Till Soybeans
Maximizing Value: 2024 Spring Application of Broiler Litter for Grain Crop Production
By Jordan Shockley | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Mar. 28, 2024
Spring is here and grain producers across the state are gearing up for planting. One of the many decisions producers have to make before planting is in regard to their nutrient management plan. Broiler litter provides a great opportunity as a complete fertilizer and is being produced and used throughout the state in grain production. However,
2024 Commodity Marketing Calendar
Published on Mar. 1, 2024
Our Commodity Marketing Calendar is an essential tool for any farm looking to maximize their profits and stay ahead of market trends. This comprehensive calendar provides detailed information on key events and factors that can impact commodity prices, helping businesses make informed decisions about when to buy or sell.
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