Russia and Ukraine are big players in corn, wheat, and oilseed markets, something most in the agriculture world are very much aware of. Russia of course is also a key supplier of oil, natural gas, and coal. But both countries have an even broader wealth of raw materials that the world can not easily substitute …
Russia and Ukraine are Commodity Powerhouses – What’s at Risk? Read More »
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released a great research piece on Farm Real Estate this past week. The report was authored by Nathan Kauffman, Vice President, Economist and Omaha Branch Executive and Ty Kreitman, Assistant Economist. They always do great work! I provide a few highlights below but encourage everyone to read the …
With online food delivery’s worldwide revenue exploding, products that can make delivery safer or more convenient are in significant demand. Luxury home builder Jeremy High plans to dive deep into the space with his new company called “Fresh Portal”. It turns out that one of the recurring ask he gets from his high-end clientele who …
There’s always a lot of debate about how we define a “farm” and how that definition then works to impact political decisions and programs in Washington. Many argue politicians give too loud of a voice to the small farmers that make up very little of our nation’s production. It’s certainly interesting when you start to …
America’s Farms… A Deeper Look Inside the Numbers Read More »
Palm oil is the world’s most-produced, consumed, and traded vegetable oil. Derived from the fruit of oil palm trees found in tropical climates, it’s believed humans have been using the oil for more than 5,000 years. The oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) originated from West Africa and were brought to South-East Asia just over 100 years …
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Hundreds of plant species have a trait that allows them to form seeds without fertilization. Called “apomixis,” these plants clonally form seeds that are exactly the same genetic make-up as the mother plant that produces them. The potential benefit of this phenomenon for agriculture has long been recognized as it allows easy propagation of high …
Gene Discovery Paves Way for Crop Breeding Innovations Read More »
America celebrates President’s Day on the third Monday of February every year, in honor of the Feb. 22, 1732, birthday of George Washington, the first president and Revolutionary War leader. Some states and local governments use the day to also recognize Abraham Lincoln, who was born on February 12, 1809. Both Presidents were also farmers. …
Diesel engines are critical to the global economy, powering more than 99% of all semi-trucks and serving as the universal default in heavy-duty equipment for agriculture, construction, and many other industries. For the last five years, the founders of ClearFlame Engine Technologies have been looking for a way to clean up these workhorses of modern …
In this episode of Highly Volatile, four veteran traders Kevin Van Trump, Andy Daniels, David Parker, and Mark Bishop provide their insights and opinions about the market’s current landscape and the hurdles, pitfalls and opportunities that might be encountered in the journey ahead. https://www.farmtank.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Highly-Volatile-2_17_22.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
The world uses a lot of rubber. In 2020, some 12.7 million metric tons of natural rubber and 14.2 million metric tons of synthetic rubber were consumed worldwide. While synthetic rubber is perfectly suitable for many common household items, manufacturers of heavy-duty products like tires prefer the quality of natural rubber. Thousands of plant species …
