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Making Your 2018 Crop Insurance Decisions

March 1, 2018

Recorded March 1, 2018 | Purdue ag economists Michael Langemeier & Jim Mintert discuss 2018 corn and soybean crop insurance choices and provide insight into decision making for corn and soybean farmers.

Cattle inventory growth slowing down; but beef production still increasing

February 13, 2018

USDA released its annual Cattle inventory report last week and the report confirmed that, although the U.S. cattle herd was still growing during 2017, the rate of growth slowed sharply compared to recent years.

How Are You Deploying Farm Profits?

February 8, 2018

How a farm deploys, or distributes, profits across current and non-current assets can be an important consideration, especially when financial conditions are tight.

Ag Business Climate Outlook for 2018

January 9, 2018

Recorded January 3, 2018 | Purdue ag. economists Chris Hurt, Michael Langemeier & Jim Mintert discuss the ag. economy outlook and management strategies for 2018.

Volatility in 2017 Calf and Feeder Prices; What’s in Store for 2018?

December 20, 2017

Prices for calves and feeder cattle started off 2017 sharply lower than a year earlier but, by year-end, prices were well above 12 months prior.

Hog Prices Strengthen

December 13, 2017

Hog prices this fall have been stronger than anticipated. In early October, USDA analysts estimated that fourth quarter live prices would average $38-$40 per hundredweight.

Cattle Feeding Returns Improving

November 13, 2017

Estimated cattle feeding returns calculated each month by Iowa State Extension provide insight into the situation Corn Belt feeders face.

Fall 2017 Crop Outlook & Marketing Strategies

October 13, 2017

Recorded October 13, 2017 | Purdue ag economists Chris Hurt and Jim Mintert discuss the corn & soybean outlook, and marketing strategies to consider, following release of USDA’s Oct. 2017 Crop Production & WASDE reports.

Pork Industry’s Sustainable Expansion

October 9, 2017

The pork industry has been in expansion now for three years dating back to 2014 when the PED virus reduced pork supplies and sent hog prices to record highs.