This week we tackle the dynamics of the corn and sorghum markets. What are the trends to look for? What are the risks for price and yield?
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High Plains Ag Week 1-31-2022 – Rules of Thumb for Input Cost Management
Input cost management is on everyone’s mind this year. But how do you even begin to approach cutting costs effectively? Each operation, and really, each field is different. We’ll address specific inputs throughout the spring, but for now, we present three rules of thumb to get you started on your input cost management decisions.
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High Plains Ag Week 1/10/2022 – AgriLife Budgets and Rising Input Prices
Today we take a look at Texas A&M AgriLife Budgets in the Crop Profitability Analyzer. We’re a bit later in the week in order to highlight a new report out of AFPC focusing on fertilizer prices, which we’ll discuss along with changes in custom service rates, chemicals, and more.
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High Plains Ag Week 12/12/2021 – Year in Review
Do black swans still count as black swans if there is an entire flock of them? That’s been the question for this dynamic year in agriculture. What were the economic topics that drew the most attention in 2021? What are some of the challenges we foresee in the upcoming year? Today, Pancho and I wrap the blog for 2021. We’ll also take a brief look and upcoming AgriLife resources and programs to look out for in the new year.
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High Plains Ag Week 11/29/2021 – CRP and Crop Return Comparison
Its time for a review of CRP rental rates for 2021. Is it a good idea to enroll in CRP? How do you evaluate that choice for yourself? [Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week 11/29/2021 – CRP and Crop Return Comparison
High Plains Ag Week 10/25/2021 – Cotton Market Update
Today, we check in on the cotton market for the fall. What are the fundamentals underpinning to $1.08/lb. cotton? What is the profitability picture with $1+ cotton?
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High Plains Ag Week 10/18/2021 – Wheat Market Update
Today, Pancho Abello gives us a fall market update on wheat. What are worldwide conditions? Where is the drought having an impact on wheat production? What are some marketing strategies you should consider?
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High Plains Ag Week 10/11/2021 – Corn & Sorghum Update
Field crops in Burleson County on July 30, 2021. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications)
This week we’ll take a look at the fall market outlook for coarse grains. Fundamentals for grain prices remain supportive. However, input costs are becoming a concern across the board, potentially cutting 2022 profits. [Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week 10/11/2021 – Corn & Sorghum Update
High Plains Ag Week 10/4/2021 – Peanuts Market Update
Today we have the blog’s first ever peanut market outlook! Pancho Abello walks through the Crop Progress Report, Acreage, stocks, and prices.
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High Plains Ag Week 9/20/2021 – Grazing Decision Aids and Wheat Pricing for Grazing
Today we return to winter wheat decision making. Whether you’re a rancher looking for forage or a landowner looking for a partner to graze, its important to consider the leasing structure. What will you pay/accept? Is it on gain or per head? Today we review some more profitability outcomes for different leasing rates on winter wheat.