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Below are few of Andy's latest thoughts regarding the rice market. Please remember, this is NOT a recommendation to buy or sell but rather Andy's personal opinion and thoughts. For full disclosure Andy is currently long the rice market and looking for higher prices. The usage this year from Dec 1st to March 1st was larger than the last two ...

This seems to be the biggest question being asked and the answers are varying wildly. I suspect this is what really has Wall Street spooked. We all understand that "containment" is somewhat a foregone thought and that the powers that be are desperately trying to "reduce the curve" of immediate infections in hopes of not overwhelming and crashing our current ...

I certainly don't want to sound Pollyannaish and/or unrealistic. In fact, I've always hated the "rah-rah folks who seem to have blinders on and simply opt to ignore the negatives. I also know how hard it is to find the motivation to focus on the positive when positivity seems like nothing more than wishful thinking. Not only has our whole ...

Traders are gearing up for U.S planting season. Bulls are pointing to overly wet conditions and the possibility of extreme flooding in many parts of the U.S. Traders are specifically keeping a close eye on the banks of the Mississippi River in parts of Illinois and Iowa, as well as the Red River and Sheyenne Rivers that could impact parts ...

Not wanting to be a "doom and gloom" promoter but things are starting to get very real and hitting very close to home. My daughter is still in self-quarantine (good news no temperature). The entire country of Italy is on lockdown. St. Patrick’s Day parades are canceled across Ireland. U.S. coronavirus cases are starting to surge, now topping +1,000 infected ...

When the stock market shakes out and investors are forced to reposition and reallocate funds, we often see new industries and new concepts more rapidly evolve and prosper. Jacob Bunge wrote an interesting article last week that pertained to "plant-based" meat companies lowering prices and working towards becoming more competitive. Makers of plant-based meat alternatives are cutting prices, as startups ...

While you can always download and ditch an app later when its value comes up short, saving precious minutes experimenting with something that ends up as an empty promise can get frustrating. We've scoured the web in search of the best farming apps to make your life a bit easier and your operation run a lot smoother. Companies seem to be ...

As many of you know, my daughter Kennedy has been in Italy working to finish her degree in architecture. It's actually required at her school that she studies in Rome and travels around Europe to gain a better perspective of the various styles of architecture. She was super excited about her big adventure and has been sending us amazing pictures ...

Soybean bulls are pointing to rising export tariffs for Argentine "soybeans, meal and bean oil". There are also some logistical complications brewing in portions of Brazil that we are closely monitoring. This time period between more readily available South American supply might provide a little opportunity for U.S. soybeans. I should caution, the headlines might sound a bit better than ...

Pollinator populations around the globe continue to decline, a scary problem when you consider that we depend on them for about three-quarters of our crops. Israeli startup Edete believes it has a viable solution with its new mechanical pollination machine, which the company calls "a safety net for the world's food security." Last winter, beekeepers in the U.S. lost 50 ...