Nebraska Tractor Test Lab Protecting Farmers Since 1920
(Jul 2, 2004)
For 85 years, the Nebraska Tractor Test Lab has protected farmers in every state by making sure the machinery they buy does what manufacturers promise. Today, the lab is highly regarded worldwide for its tractor data. Yet, some lawmakers and...
Acres Planted Are Higher Than 2003
(Jul 2, 2004)
The U.S Department of Agriculture's acreage and quarterly stock reports, released on Wednesday, showed that nearly all U.S farmers have completed corn and soybean planting for the year ...
US Independent Truckers Strike
(Jul 2, 2004)
Hundreds of independent truckers went on strike earlier this week at several U.S ports, slowing the movement of cargo containers including everything from furniture to electronics to frozen food.
BSE Rapid Test
(Jul 2, 2004)
It has been more than a week since the USDA declared the occurrence of its first "inconclusive" Mad Cow quick-test result.
Market Analysis: Jul 02, 2004
(Jul 2, 2004)
Between the crop production report and the specter of Mad Cow, it was NOT a great week for prices in the pits.
Market Plus: Jul 02, 2004
(Jul 2, 2004)
Doug Hjort is with us this week, one of our long-time market analysts.