What Happened Have you ever said you will sell if the market reaches a certain level, then didn’t follow through? You are not alone. It is easy to wish for a higher price and tell yourself what you are going to do. Without a pre-planned strategy, however, you are unlikely…

On March 31, Brazilian meatpacker JBS announced a $100 million investment plan to build two factories in Vietnam, aiming to expand its presence in the region and strengthen its position in the global market. JBS has over 600 operations on five continents, including the Americas, Asia, Europe, Africa, and Oceania.…

On March 31, two days before President Trump’s “Liberation Day,” when he is expected to announce reciprocal tariffs on U.S. trading partners, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins made her first official visit to Iowa. The impending tariffs and the impact on farmers were key topics that came up repeatedly as the…

The Female Producer Panel, always a popular event at the annual Women in Agribusiness Summit, has been announced. This year’s Summit will be held September 22-24, 2025, in Orlando, Florida.  Tim Brennan of the nonprofit Farm Foundation will moderate the panel, delving into topics such as agritourism, collaborating with industry…

Farmer sentiment declined in March as concerns over agricultural trade and farm policy weighed on producers’ outlook for the future. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell 12 points to a reading of 140, down from 152 a month earlier. Contributing to the weakened sentiment in March was a…

After a dry winter, with some parts of the state receiving just trace amounts of rain, some Texas growers are hopeful for an average crop year as corn and sorghum begins to emerge. According to the Texas Crop Progress report for the week ending March 30, rainfall ranged from trace…