Agriculture News
“Reports indicate much of this week’s heavy rains was immediately absorbed by the severely dry soils, with no runoff into empty dugouts or ponds,” according to today’s Drought Monitor Summary.
When USDA’s weekly crop condition ratings are plugged into the weighted Pro Farmer Crop Condition Index, the HRW rating improved while the SRW ratings fell.
The pork and beef stocks numbers both speak to pent-up consumer demand as Covid-related restrictions ease.
Chip Flory and Jim Wiesemeyer discuss key policy issues including rural internet connectivity and infrastructure.
Shipments of corn, soybeans and wheat were within expectations.