by Travis Martin | Oct 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
There’s good news and bad news on the global pandemic front, as the virus has made its way to six continents and 50 countries—and is inching closer to the U.S. And we aren’t talking COVID-19: it’s the other global pandemic making headlines… African swine fever...
by Travis Martin | Oct 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Oatmeal lovers are quakin’ in their boots. With record-high temperatures and drought across the northern oat-growing states, there’s a small oat crop this year, which will affect oat products in the grocery store. Are you cereal? ‘Fraid so. In fact, USDA says the 2021...
by Travis Martin | Oct 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Bushel, the Fargo, North Dakota-based grain trading platform announced Tuesday they had reached out to ADM and Cargill to say, “I want to hold your hand.” (figuratively) All you need is collaboration: According to the press release, Bushel has acquired the ADM/Cargill...
by Travis Martin | Oct 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
California pistachio growers are pleasantly surprised with their harvest this year. Though the nuts be but little, the acreage was fierce. This year’s California pistachios had an uphill battle on their way to the second-largest crop on record (about one billion...
by Travis Martin | Oct 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
Is it old news yet that around 40% of farmland is owned by non-operators who are non-local investors like Bill Gates? More than a hop, skip, and a jump away: A small portion (approx. 3%) of that non-local ownership is actually non-domestic. Where the numbers land:...
by Travis Martin | Oct 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
The 2021 pumpkin crop is spookier than ever. But it’s not because of super-scary carvings everyone is posting to Insta. Yep, you guessed it: There could be a shortage. And yes—COVID is partially to blame. In some areas the supply chain challenges that have plagued...
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