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In a rare public admission, the department warned that aggressive immigration enforcement — including drastic reductions in the flow of undocumented migrant workers — is already squeezing the farm labor pool and putting pressure on food supply and prices.
Corn and soybean harvest progress well, but behind last years’ pace
Iowa farmland values remain strong despite lower grain prices and rising financial stress. Tight supply, local farmer demand and low debt keep land prices surprisingly resilient.
Corn inspections for the week ended Oct. 9 were shy of pre-report expectations but remain well ahead of year ago.
With no end in sight, the government shutdown is putting more strain on farmers already squeezed by high input costs and volatile markets.
The latest FBN report gives price and supply outlooks for five active ingredients: glyphosate, glufosinate, 2,4-D ester, atrazine, and S-metolachlor.
The ongoing sideways to lower trend amid the ongoing data deficient government shutdown continues with corn and wheat pushing to fresh lows overnight.
Scattered showers, thunderstorms in Midwest next couple days
Spencer and Davis go over the news while Hillari dives into farmers reluctance in selling crops.