Lease agreements shifted toward more traditional crop-share agreements in 2026.
A commodity brokerage firm’s farmer survey indicates a shift toward more soybean acres in 2026.
Farmer sentiment about the ag economy improved in March despite rising input cost concerns, according to the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.
Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance announced that Joe Horstman has earned the Governor Agent award and Andy Briles and his agency’s offices have earned the Governor Agency award.
Wheat, corn and soybean season-average price projects were increased slightly in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s balance sheets.
Despite strong demand pace, an expected increase in corn exports wasn’t reflected in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s supply and demand estimates report.
U.S. producers intend to plant 3% less corn acres and 4% more soybean acres this spring, according to the prospective planting report March 31.
A bipartisan bill passed in 2022 to promote the use of higher biodiesel blends is making a significant impact once again in 2026.
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