“Big Shift

Just as your crops will be doing soon, financial risks are growing this year. “Producers are navigating the risks associated with narrowing profit margins in a high-cost environment,” says Jim Knuth, Farm Credit Services of America senior vice president of business development in Iowa. While this situation is drastically different than the past few years, it is not an unfamiliar landscape for farmers. The first step is to set realistic expectations for grain prices.

ARLINGTON, VA – A newly published report analyzed America’s favorite cuisines and found that Latin American and Tex-Mex, followed by Asian food – all that feature rice as a primary ingredient – have knocked longtime favorite, Italian food, out of the top spot. The report, Menu MVPS: Top Dishes at Major Chains, from Datassential, a food and beverage research firm, indicates increased opportunities for rice across the foodservice landscape.

SAN CARLOS, Calif – Farmers Business Network (FBN), the global AgTech platform and farmer-to-farmer network, today announced the launch of an industry-first artificial intelligence (AI) powered agronomic advisor, named Norm, to provide farmers with a wide array of agronomic intelligence. FBN is inviting its members to experiment with Norm, helping refine the feedback it provides.