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Next WASDE could bring corn opportunity
An agricultural economist with Advance Trading says the USDA’s next supply and demand report could provide farmers with some opportunities. Brian Basting says corn feed usage numbers will be important. “This report will be the first report after the Grain Stocks Report and that report revealed some disappointing feed usage.” He says, “We would need…
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New Research: Providing Farmworkers With Health Insurance
WASHINGTON — Agricultural employers who provide farmworkers with health insurance earn higher profits, even after accounting for the cost of that coverage. In addition, farmworkers who get health insurance through their employers are more productive and earn more money than those who do not. These are the key findings from our study published in the March 2025…
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Coffee Too Weak? Try This!
WASHINGTON — Tens of billions of kilograms of coffee are consumed around the world each year. However, due to its very specific agricultural needs, coffee can be difficult to cultivate, and ongoing climate change threatens its growth. To efficiently meet the high demand for coffee grounds, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania worked to optimize…
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Polar Vortex Shift Promises Colder Weather Ahead
Polar Vortex Shift Promises Colder Weather Ahead Observer Voice
