USDA Reports Review
Friday, October 11, 2024 2:44PM CDT
Friday's October USDA crop production and WASDE reports held few surprises with both corn and soybeans showing record yields, as expected, along with a record soybean production to boot. Wheat markets also slid lower despite lower-than-expected production and ending stocks estimates.
Shift Saves Florida P Production Plants
Friday, October 11, 2024 1:46PM CDT
Earlier this week, it appeared the Tampa area would take a direct hit from Hurricane Milton. The area is home to several phosphorus production facilities which supply the fertilizer industry. The Category 3 hurricane came ashore further south, sparing these plants from a direct hit.
USDA Reports Summary
Friday, October 11, 2024 11:44AM CDT
USDA released its October Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) reports on Friday.
Florida Deals With Several Disasters
Friday, October 11, 2024 10:07AM CDT
Hurricane Helene hit Florida's dairy industry hard, causing loss of livestock, buildings, feed and crops. Cleanup continues in an area that has been hit by more than one storm within a year.