Organic corn and soybean crops are vulnerable to extreme weather at this stage of their development. Extreme weather is becoming more commonplace. American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF)
In early September, Hurricane Francine disrupted field work, but flooding was minimized due to dry conditions. Organic producers in the Sunbelt may face crop quality issues after 8-12 inches of rain from Francine, and up to 5-10 additional inches as the system lumbered from the Mississippi Delta to the Florida Panhandle.
Hurricane Helene made landfall on September 27, leaving a path of unprecedented destruction in its wake. Organic producers in Northern Florida and Georgia saw extreme…
02.04.2025
Chicago, Gulf animal fats and oils markets strengthen despite ongoing uncertainty
The US animal fats and oils markets were stable to higher on Tuesday February 4, as Chicago market activity saw a notable uptick throughout the day.
Six railcars...
02.04.2025
Light trade volume leaves most US animal protein prices flat
Light trade volume was reported in the US animal proteins markets for Tuesday February 4.
Ruminant meat and bonemeal, Missouri River, was reported as steady from Monday February...
02.04.2025
December US soybean crush, corn consumption up month on month
US soybean crush above monthly, yearly levels
Soybeans crushed for crude oil totaled 218 million bushels in December 2024, up by 7% from November and by 4% from...