News and analysis related to the wheat sector relevant to Montana and the northern Great Plains.
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New Tool for Accessing Historical Montana Wheat Basis
Recently, my colleague Kate Fuller and I developed a new online tool that’s intended to…
Four Bold (But Possibly Wrong) Predictions for Wheat Markets in 2019
Each year, I read and enjoy critiquing others’ thoughts about what will happen in the…
How Much Do Markets Value Protein Premiums? The MGEX-KCBT Spread Might Help
Key Insights: Understanding markets’ valuation of wheat protein content levels can be an important aspect for…
When Does Marketing Grain to Canada Pay?
Key insights: The recently-announced US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) includes provisions to eliminate automatic wheat down-grading for…
How Far Does Montana Grain Travel From the Farm?
Key insights: We conducted a survey of Montana grain farmers’, including a question about the…
Trends in Organic Agriculture
I love ag trade shows in a big way. Lately I’ve been following the happenings…
Is the 2017 Tax Bill a Possible Trojan Horse for US Agricultural Exports?
Key insights: Proponents of the 2017 tax legislation argue that reducing the corporate tax rate…
Will the New Tax Bill Really Harm Privately-Owned Grain Handlers?
Key insights: The Hoeven-Thune Amendment allows farmers to claim a 20% deduction on income associated…
Montana Protein and Test Weight Schedule Survey, 2017/18 Update
Key insights: Another poor protein production year has resulted in high protein premiums and steep…
Comparing Production Costs
This year, low grain prices combined with severe drought in much of Montana to make…