The Russian invasion of Ukraine has created uncertainty in global grain exports. This uncertainty has and likely will continue to result in short-term opportunity for US corn exports. This article conducts scenario analysis around US corn prices, examining plausible “what-if” events and predicting possible outcomes. Scenario analysis can provide a better understanding of upside opportunities as well as downside risks. A better understanding of the potential outcomes of these events can help in planning and managing should they occur.
The March 31, 2022, Prospective Plantings report from USDA forecasts planted corn acreage in 2022 at 89.5 million acres, down 4% of 3.87 million acres from 2021.
“The read from investors is that higher global crop prices will spur more machinery demand in future years,” Barclays analyst Adam Seiden said in a March 22 interview with Bloomberg.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced plans to increase capacity at the Port of Oakland in Oakland, California and improve service for shippers of U.S. grown agricultural commodities.
USDA reported 66% of corn crops harvested, below the 70% reported harvested by this time in 2020. The 5-year average for corn harvested in this week is 53%.
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There was plenty of technology on display at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis., a few weeks ago. Farm Equipment editor Mike Lessiter caught up with Monarch Tractor’s John Issacson and got his take on the top 5 applications in autonomy right now.