farmdoc daily
36 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.
- US Corn Belt Faces Uneven Grain Storage Pressure For 2026 Harvest · Aggregate US grain storage is sufficient, but most Corn Belt states exceed 100% capacity pressure.
- Variable Cash Lease Design for Illinois Farmland in 2027 · Illinois researchers propose a variable cash lease design to share crop revenue risk between landlords and tenants.
- US Beef Prices Remain Elevated Amid Tight Cattle Supplies and Strong Demand · Tight cattle inventories and resilient consumer demand keep US beef prices elevated despite moderate overall food inflation.
- US Crop Farms Show Diverging Liquidity and Repayment Trends · Analysis of FINBIN data reveals small US crop farms have better liquidity but lower repayment capacity than large farms.
- Satellite Framework Tracks Conservation Tillage Shifts in US Midwest · University of Illinois researchers developed a satellite system to monitor tillage practices across the US Midwest from 2000 to 2022.
- Illinois Researchers Analyze Phosphorus Potassium Fertilizer Economic Tradeoffs · Agricultural researchers outline cost saving adjustments for farm fertilization practices.
- High Nitrogen Prices Prompt Profitability Analysis for 2027 Corn Farming · Illinois data suggests reducing nitrogen rates to Maximum Return levels could boost profitability amid high fertilizer costs.
- USDA Hog Report Shows Lower Inventory Amid Softening Pork Demand · USDA September hog report notes reduced inventories and projected lower 2026-2027 hog prices.
- Rising Farmland Values Narrow U.S.-Brazil Agricultural Cost Gap · Farmland values in Iowa and Brazil's Mato Grosso rose significantly from 2002 to 2025, narrowing the historical cost advantage for Brazil.
- Illinois Policy Lab Updates Crop Insurance and Soybean Visualizations · University of Illinois Policy Design Lab releases new tools for visualizing crop insurance data and soybean market trends.
- US Foreign Farmland Ownership Hits 0.67% of Total Acreage · USDA data reveals foreign interests hold 0.67% of US farmland, with Canada leading holdings.
- 2026 Illinois farm cash rents linked to soil productivity and location · University of Illinois researchers publish 2026 Illinois farmland cash rent analysis model.
- US and Argentine Farmers Show Diverging Agricultural AI Perceptions · Surveys find Argentine farmers view agricultural AI far more favorably than US farmers.
- Illinois Farm Earnings Rise in 2025 but Stay Below Five-Year Average · Illinois farm operator earnings improved in 2025 due to higher prices and aid, yet remain below the five-year average.
- Corn Harvest Pressure Drives Seasonal Basis Price Weakness US Corn Belt · Analysis finds corn basis dips during harvest, averaging 11 cents per bushel nationally.
- US Farmers Decide on 2027 Margin Coverage Option Insurance · Farmers must decide by September 30, 2026, on the 2027 Margin Coverage Option with adjusted 90-95% coverage bands.
- Illinois 2026 farm cash rents decline, 2027 outlook stable · Illinois average farm cash rent fell to $261 per acre in 2026 with stable 2027 outlook.
- Public Concern Over AI and Data Center Impacts Rises Sharply, GFAPS Survey Finds · GFAPS shows rural residents' worry about data center effects on electricity, water, and farmland outpacing optimism.
- Higher Corn Prices Projected to Raise Swine Finishing Feed Costs in 2027 · Analysis projects 2027 swine finishing feed costs about 10% above 2026 due to higher corn prices.
- Iran Conflict Risks U.S. Fertilizer Supply and Nitrogen Management · Geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten U.S. fertilizer supplies and agricultural nitrogen application strategies.
- US Consumer Confidence in Food Safety Declines Amid Recent Outbreaks · Recent foodborne illness outbreaks have lowered US consumer confidence and altered purchasing habits for fresh produce.
- Wheat Double-Crop Soybeans Projected Most Profitable Rotation in Southern Illinois · University of Illinois economists project wheat-double-crop soybeans will return $309 per acre in southern Illinois in 2027, topping corn and soybeans.
- Survey: Family reasons, long-term investment drive US farmland ownership · Purdue-CME August 2026 survey of 400 US farmers found 45% cite family reasons, 32% long-term investment for owning farmland.
- Hypothetical Base Acre Update Could Increase Farm Payments by Millions · A thought experiment suggests updating base acres to 2021-2025 averages would significantly increase payments for crops like soybeans.
- Illinois 2027 Crop Budgets Show Improved Returns Amid Rising Costs · University of Illinois economists project improved per-acre returns for 2027 corn and soybeans despite higher input costs.
- Farm Policy Analysis Urges Joint Update of Base Acres and PLC Base Yields · University of Illinois analysts propose joint update of base acres and PLC base yields as crop yields diverge
- Farm Machinery Demand Remains Weak as Manufacturers Manage Production · U.S. farm equipment sales remain weak through July 2026, with prices still high despite inventory drawdowns and production cuts.
- Study: Measurement Technologies Could Boost Conservation Investment and Adoption · Farmdoc study finds remote sensing and water-quality measurement could attract investment to increase conservation practice adoption.
- US Farmers' Area Add-On Crop Insurance Purchases Surge 146 Million Acres, Subsidies Up $3 Billion · US farmers increased area add-on crop insurance acres by 146 million from 2024 to 2026, with federal premium subsidies rising nearly $3 billion.
- Sulfur Price Surge Drives Phosphate Fertilizer Costs Higher for Farmers · University of Illinois analysts say sulfur prices above $1,000/ton, driven by Iran conflict, are raising 2027 fertilizer costs.