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Tag: commodities
Mississippi Peanuts: Nothing Spectacular Expected Due to Lack of Rain Sep 11, 2015
Mississippi farmers planted more peanuts in response to economic factors that made the crop an attractive choice this year, but a lack of rain now has them expecting average yields. […]
Illinois: University Seeks Volunteers for Commodity Program Survey Aug 26, 2015
The 2014 Farm Bill provided commodity program choices for farmers and land owners. Farmers could elect to participate in either Price Loss Coverage (PLC) or Agriculture Risk Coverage, County (ARC-CO) […]
Market: Trends in Agricultural Contracts Aug 14, 2015
Contracts are widely used to govern the production and marketing of agricultural commodities. They can be an essential tool for managing risks; contracts provide incentives for farmers to invest in […]
2010 Stock Market – A Flash Crash or a Flash in the Pan? May 6, 2015
The arrest of Navinder Singh Sarao, a London-based trader, for actions that allegedly triggered the sudden collapse of the stock market, or “flash crash,” on May 6, 2010 – five […]
5 Tips to Stay Successful in an Ever-Changing Agriculture Market – DTN Apr 15, 2015
Given commodity price projections for 2015 crops, grain-based farming faces its toughest year in the last 20. Both farmers and farm lenders need to be vigilant for signs of deteriorating […]
Georgia: Ag Forecast Seminars to be Held Jan. 14-23 Dec 30, 2014
University of Georgia agricultural experts will give a forecast of agriculture in the coming year at a series of events set across the state in January. The new year looks […]
