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Agriculture
Intelligence Report

Paul Kindinger

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Jun 22, 2022

Why is E85 Almost $2 Cheaper than Other Blends of Gasoline?

With the average price for gas at over $5.00 nationwide, drivers are searching for the cheapest prices. Gasoline with higher blends of ethanol are seeing an uptick in demand. In fact, E85 is priced significantly less than other blends of fuel across the country, even $2 below at some locations.

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Jun 22, 2022

The Warning Signs of a Recession Are Now Heating Up

From record-high gas and diesel prices to a major spike in the price Americans paid for their weekend barbecue essentials, shoppers are seeing price hikes everywhere they go.

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Jun 22, 2022

Osceola County Michigan Could Be a Major Potash Producer

Osceola County, Michigan is home to nearly 25,000 people. Located in the west-central part of the state's lower-peninsula, the county is home to many farms that raise different crops such as corn, soybeans, wheat and forages. The county is also sitting on a large underground supply of potassium and...

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Jun 22, 2022

Ukraine, U.S. Announce Food Security Partnership

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack recently announced USDA and The Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine are entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance coordination of their agriculture and food sectors and build a strategic partnership to address food security.

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Jun 22, 2022

Heat Stress Kills Estimated 10,000 Head of Kansas Feedlot Cattle

Multiple feedlots in Kansas were hit by a string of high temperatures recently, resulting in the loss of thousands of head of cattle due to heat stress. The current heat wave blazing through Kansas feedlots has killed an estimated 10,000 head of fat cattle. Livestock experts put the geographical...

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Jun 22, 2022

National Sheriffs Association Reports Higher Prices Spur More Thefts in Rural Areas

According to Kiernan Donahue, a leader with the National Sheriff's Association, high prices and record inflation are behind a recent uptick in rural thefts. As a result, many Sheriff departments are increasing patrols in rural areas. "A lot of these thieves are hitting the rural areas because...

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Jun 22, 2022

Fresh Del Monte Goes Bananas with World Record Display

The world’s largest fruit display is simply bananas! The banana display was awarded a world record last Tuesday. Created by Fresh Del Monte and Jewel-Osco, the display took over three days to set up. When all was said and done, the potassium-packed mound contained over 200,000 bananas on display.  

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Jun 15, 2022

New Record Farmland Price in NW Iowa

Generally, May is one of the slowest months of the year with 500-900 acres of Iowa farmland going to auction. May 2022 came in at 5,589 acres. Compared to 2,418 acres the same time last year, auction activity remains well above average and there is a good number of auctions on the books for the...

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Jun 15, 2022

Crop Planting Catches Up to 5-year Average – What it Means for Your Business

The USDA released its 11th Crop Progress report Monday afternoon. These reports run weekly through the end of November and look at the progress and condition of various crops on a national and state-by-state scale.

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Jun 15, 2022

Tractor and Combine Sales Decline – Why it Matters to You

For the first time since March 2020, U.S. tractor and combine sales fell below the five-year average last month, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM).

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Jun 15, 2022

Ocean Shipping Reform Bill Headed for Signature

The Ocean Shipping Reform Act passed the U.S. House Monday and now awaits the President’s signature.

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Jun 15, 2022

Drought Curbs Expected Tomato Crop

California tomato canneries are said to be combing the Central Valley for growers with stable water supplies as the contract price for canning tomatoes was set at a record $105 per ton.

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Jun 15, 2022

Apple CarPlay Soon to Control Your Car – Apple TractorPlay Next?

If you have driven a car with Apple CarPlay, you know that it drastically simplifies integrating your phone into your driving experience. No more searching for a way to sync your iPhone’s contacts, music, or maps with your vehicle. Just plug in your phone (or connect wirelessly) and your phone’s...

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Jun 15, 2022

Scientists Grow Plants in Soil from the Moon

Scientists have grown plants in soil from the Moon, a first in human history and a milestone in lunar and space exploration.

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Jun 9, 2022

Diesel Prices Hit Another Record – Supplies Vulnerable

Record high diesel prices are having rippling effects throughout the ag industry. “We are back to setting new records for the price of diesel on a near daily basis,” said GasBuddy’s Patrick De Haan.

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