News and analysis related to the wheat sector relevant to Montana and the northern Great Plains.
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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…
Who’s Buying Your Wheat? It Might Not Be Who You Think
Over 50% of U.S. wheat is exported. Asia has remained the largest buyer of U.S.…
Blame Canada? Understanding wheat trade on the Northern Great Plains
On Sunday night, I appeared as a panelist on Montana Ag Live. For those not…
Sell or store? Making apples-to-apples comparisons of current and expected future grain prices
Harvest of small grains and pulses crops has largely wrapped up across Montana. Crop yields…
Crop Insurance Selections in Montana
Stepping into an insurance agent’s office can be a duanting task when considering the number…
News this week: CBO on farm bill spending, USDA acreage report
I’ve been putting off thinking about it for awhile, but may others have not. Discussion…