Hoosier Ag Today by: Andy EubankLast week Bob Utterback of Utterback Marketing Services presented his market outlook during the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, KY. Markets right now are searching for positive news to build on, but predominant thinking is a...
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Final Crop Decisions Difficult to make on 2016 Production
Hoosier Ag Today by: Gary TruittFinal Crop Decisions Difficult to make on 2016 ProductionJim WolfIt is that time of year when growers are making final decision on their 2016 crop inputs. With slimmer profit margins, those decisions are harder to make this year. There...
FMC Enters the Fungicide Arena
Hoosier Ag Today by: Andy EubankFMC enters fungicide arenaSharpen your pencils, control costs, and make other moves to ensure profits in 2016, even though they may be razor thin. That’s what farmers are working toward this winter, and one question revolves...
National Farmers Union Joins Coalition Seeking Court Review of RFS
Hoosier Ag Today by: Gary TruittThe National Farmers Union filed a petition Friday to join a Coalition seeking a court review of the Renewable Fuel Standard. Farmers Union filed the petition with the U.S. Court of Appeals, requesting a review of the Environmental...
Mood is Good at National Farm Machinery Show
Hoosier Ag Today by: Andy EubankGood mood in LouisvilleThe 2016 National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville is growing. The show has reached nearly 900 exhibitors, a record, and attendance will again exceed 300,000 for the 4-days of the show and tractor pull events....
Oil Hits Lowest Price Since 2003
Hoosier Ag Today by: Gary TruittOil futures fell again on Thursday, with West Texas Intermediate crude marking its lowest settlement in nearly 13 years, as traders concluded that last week’s modest fall in U.S. crude supplies wasn’t enough to outweigh...
AcreValue puts Farmland Data all Together on Screen
Hoosier Ag Today by: Andy EubankAcreValue now availableIf you’re involved in farmland and own, rent or are looking to buy or sell land, check out AcreValue, a valuable and free online tool. Tamar Tashjian, general manager of AcreValue, says the tool is a single,...
Not Enough Votes to Pass TPP
Hoosier Ag Today by: Hoosier Ag TodayHouse Speaker Paul Ryan said this week his chamber does not have the votes yet to pass the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The Wisconsin Republican also said lawmakers have a long list of issues regarding the TPP, which was signed last...
Reaction to Proposed Crop Insurance cut
Hoosier Ag Today by: Gary TruittReaction to Proposed Crop Insurance cutThe Obama Administration rolled out a $4.1 trillion budget deal Tuesday that included an $18 billion cut to the crop insurance program. Ag sector reaction was, as expected, negative....
Oil Price Continues to Fall
Hoosier Ag Today by: Gary TruittOil futures finished lower on Tuesday for a fourth-straight session, as lower price outlooks for this year and forecasts for a persistent global glut of supplies sent West Texas Intermediate crude back under $28 a barrel. March...