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2016 Crop Outl​ook​

Recorded July 1, 2016 | The panelist discuss​ the corn, soybean, and wheat outlook following the release of USDA’s June 30th Grain Stocks and Acreage Reports.

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Modest Pork Expansion, But Brexit Casts Shadow

The longer-term economic implications of Brexit may be the most important and could reduce the rate of world economic growth. If Brexit does slow world income growth, that could be negative for global sales of pork and other U.S. agricultural products.​​

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Hog Profits – Battle Between Higher Hog Prices and Higher Feed Prices

Two important factors determining margins this year are the potential for higher pork exports and thus higher hog prices and the potential for higher feed prices. These are tugging at margins in opposite directions.

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Ag Economy Barometer

The Ag Economy Barometer will be published the first Tuesday of each month. If you are interested in learning more about the Ag Economy Barometer, visit our website, www.purdue.edu/agbarometer where you can also register for email updates when the Ag Economy Barometer is published.

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Strategy & Business Planning for the Progressive Farm Business

Recorded June 8, 2016 | A discussion on strategy and business planning details for your farm business.

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​Identification of Unique Resources

It is pertinent to discuss resource based theory of the firm. This theory can help explain why farms are different. In general, differences among farms are the result of differences in prices paid for inputs, the availability and ability to take advantage of niche markets, differential learning or organizational structures, or differential strengths and resource endowments.

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Saving Money on Weed Control Without Reducing Yields

Jim Mintert says, “If you reduce yields because you have poor weed control, you will push your cost per bushel much higher, as much as $3.00 per bushel if you had a 20% drop in yields because of poor weed control.”

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Falling Cattle Prices, Where is the Bottom?

Cattle prices have had a rough spring. After peaking in late 2014 and early 2015, prices have been adjusting downward from very lofty peaks. High prices and profits at that time provided the incentives to expand beef production.

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Feed Cost Indices for a Dairy Cow Enterprise

This article discusses recent trends in feed costs for a dairy cow enterprise. A ration consisting of alfalfa, corn silage, corn, soybean meal, and supplements was used to create the feed cost indices.

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The Farm Safety Net: The Good and Not So Good

This article examined earnings per acre projections for a case farm in west central Indiana. ARC-CO payments were significantly higher under a low price scenario than under a high price scenario.

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