THOUGHT PIECES

According to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, farmer sentiment reached a four-year high in May.  Purdue University’s James Mintert said the Barometer rose 10 points to a reading of 158.

While harvest is underway in many parts of the nation, U.S. Wheat Associates is still promoting American wheat to overseas buyers.

The USDA’s June Crop Production forecast is out.  What does it say about the winter wheat crop? 

Cherry producers from across the Northwest met in Richland, WA, this week, and rolled out the first estimate of the 2025 crop.

Sugarbeet planting recently wrapped up across Idaho.  Samantha Parrott, Executive Director of the Snake River Sugarbeet Growers Association said the spring weather was beneficial in a variety of ways.