Eric Pfeiffer
OPEC to Raise Oil Production to Pre-COVID Levels
The nation's average gas price increased 1.3 cents per gallon from a week ago to $3.16 per gallon. But relief may be on the...
Michigan Corn 74% Good to Excellent, Soybeans 64%
In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, Michigan corn was rated 74% good to excellent while soybeans were rated 64% good to excellent....
$100 Billion for Broadband Included in Biden’s Infrastructure Plan
President Biden’s infrastructure plan introduced last week, The American Jobs Plan, includes money to step up efforts surrounding rural broadband.
“Millions of Americans lack access...
Vilsack: China Can do More to Reach Phase One Commitments
China could be doing more than just buying corn and soybeans to meet their Phase One commitments.
“They could be doing more on the biofuels...
Grain Markets Await Next Week’s USDA Reports
USDA will release a couple of important reports next week that could shake the grain markets. The Prospective Plantings report and the Grain Stocks...
Corn Growers Name Top Challenges as They Prepare for Planting
Planting season and stronger commodity prices bring grower optimism. But it can be tempered by worry about likely hurdles. Pioneer recently polled U.S. corn...
AFBF Market Intel Series Details Emerging Ecosystem Credit Markets
The American Farm Bureau Federation is publishing a series of Market Intel articles focusing on opportunities and challenges of agricultural ecosystem credit markets. AFBF...
Fear of ASF Resurgence in China Weighing on Soybean Market
A new strain of African Swine Fever in China is putting a damper on the U.S. soybean market.
“I think without the swine fever talk...
USDA Outlines Trade Priorities at Ag Outlook Forum
Growing agriculture’s exports remains a top priority for USDA. During last week’s Ag Outlook Forum, Jason Hafemeister, the Acting Deputy Under Secretary for and...
Extreme Weather Causing Grain Shipment Delays
Extreme weather has hit many parts of the US this week with plenty of snow and frigid temperatures. Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the...
