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The spread of COVID-19 forced the closure or curtailment of many sectors of the economy last spring and sent shockwaves through all facets of agriculture. Restaurants and other venues were shut down, and many Americans shifted their eating habits to cook-in or take-out. Agricultural supply chains were disrupted as processors scrambled to switch from foodservice… ‘I’M STILL HERE’: Agriculture breathes a sigh of relief after a year of pandemic

IAN YOUNG APRIL 1, 2021 Agricultural futures and ETFs surged Wednesday, as the CME Group’s farm reacted strongly to this morning’s USDA data dump. U.S. farmers will plant lower corn and soybean acreage than the trade expected, according to the USDA. May corn futures surged 4.64%, to move 25¢ higher to $5.64½, making an explosive… Agriculture ETFs Surge Following a Surprise USDA Report

By: Skye Root, Brent Lawson, Jim Redmond & Nikki Rogers Lots of variables go into having a successful farm, but it all starts with good soil health. It is easy to look at soil and just see some dirt. However, there is a lot happening invisible to the naked eye. Imbedded in soil are dynamic… Soil Health – Three Improvement Opportunities