“Because of the huge demand, steamship lines have put all their emphasis and all of their available space on the inbound side, and they’re not always paying attention to the export side.”
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The middle of this month marks two years since the effects of the coronavirus pandemic disrupted so many aspects of daily life in the United S…
Agricultural markets were ruled by uncertainty at February’s close, and the growing season is likely to see a lot of volatility.
It’s no secret that anhydrous ammonia prices have skyrocketed in recent months. The only real questions were how high those prices would go an…
With relatively high row crop prices and government support payments in response to the coronavirus pandemic over the last two years, dealers …
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“We’re on the same team.” A restaurant's bottom line hinges on the producers’ bottom line. The two are looking to team up in the Black Hills.
The soaring cost of crop inputs and availability issues have been on the minds of farmers and others in the ag industry. Fertilizer costs in p…
When Jim Cuddeback had to prepare for the 2022 season, he knew it would take a little extra time.
The supply chain issues plaguing the country have highlighted the problems inherent in the trucking industry. But hiring out farmers during th…
The U.S. economy is poised to slow in 2022 relative to 2021, but economic growth will continue at a pace that is well above average.
With another harvest in the books and the end of the year giving farmers the opportunity to think about their tax situation, many are looking …
Twenty months have passed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the resulting delays in the supply chain continue to concern much of a…
Ag economists say some of the current supply chain issues are due to COVID-19 impacts, while others were existing issues highlighted by the di…
MILO, Iowa — Duane and Mary Jo Ohnemus stand by a John Deere tractor as they take a break from the fall harvest.
FARLEY, Iowa — Paul Scherrman recently had a customer make a purchase at his implement dealership on a product that won’t arrive until the sec…
Ag and energy are closely entwined and the energy crisis across the globe has been impacting U.S. agriculture this year.
"She was very personable and curious about all that we have to manage and all the difficulties that the current environment has presented to us.”
American farmers and ranchers survived an unprecedented year in 2020, and the ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continued on into 2021. …
Earlier this week, DeWitt farmer Joe Dierickx ordered a new cornhead tip. He'd noticed the part was bent, and while it was still operational, …
John Hopkins, a crop farmer and beef producer in northwestern Illinois, recently ordered some new hay equipment and is planning to buy a used …
AGCO Corp. warned investors July 29 that the massive rise in steel prices is finally hitting the wallets of farmers.
For businesses in the farm machinery sector, the last several months have brought challenges as they work to find enough labor and materials.
Editor’s note: The following was written by Lee Schulz, Iowa State University Extension economist, for the Ag Decision Maker newsletter.
Ever since the pandemic began, shortages have become commonplace with significant effects in nearly every sector, including agriculture.
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