AgFax ENEWS

AgFax Tree Crops: California Almond Bloom Just Around The Corner?   2-2

WASDE, USDA REPORTS

WASDE Cotton: Domestic Production, Use Slightly Lowered   2-8

WASDE Oilseeds: U.S. Soybean Production Down 56Mln Bushels   2-8

WASDE Rice: U.S. Production Up on 2nd Highest Ever Yields   2-8

WASDE Coarse Grains: U.S. Corn Production, Imports, Usage All Down   2-8

WASDE Wheat: Domestic Ending Stocks Raised on Reduced Usage   2-8

Global Markets: Cotton – Record Brazilian Exports   2-8

Global Markets: Soybeans – Smaller Supplies to Limit Brazil’s Exports   2-8

Global Markets: Corn – Import Demand in South, Southeast Asia Continues to Grow   2-8

Global Markets: Rice – Intense Competition Among Asian Exporters   2-8

TAXES

Ag Taxes: Loss of Itemized Deductions Still Confusing – DTN   2-5

Ag Taxes: 3 Strategies for Navigating the New Section 199A   2-5  

EDITOR'S PICKS

Farm Finances: The DuPont System – 3 Steps to Increase Profitability   2-4

Chlorpyrifos, Main Ingredient in Lorsban, Gets Another Court Hearing – DTN   2-8

Farmland Values Hold Firm – Farmers Still Buying is Good Sign – DTN   2-4

Industrial Hemp: Clemson Data Has Est. Cost Per Acre; 40 Farmers Have Permits   2-8

DTN Fertilizer Trends: 2 Trade Groups Form Alliance with OSHA   2-6

Nutrien Will Acquire Actagro, Soil And Plant Health Product Manufacturer   2-8

Cleveland On Cotton: What This Market Needs Is A Little Drama   2-8

Nebraska: Farmland – Trends in Ownership, Rental Patterns   2-5

“Orange Corn” Launches In U.S. Markets   2-5

Farmer Sentiment Improves with Farm Bill, Trade Aid – Ag Barometer   2-5

Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Pioneer Retires   2-8

WEEDS

Higher Soybean Seeding Rates: Making The Case For Weed Suppression 2-2

Herbicide-Resistant Kochia: What Do We Know About This Troublesome Weed?   2-7

Georgia Cotton: Beware of Increased Herbicide Resistance   2-8

Corn, Soybeans: What’s New in Weed Control for 2019   2-7

Ohio: The LL-GT27 Soybean – What’s Legal to Spray and When?   2-6

POLICY

Farm Bill in Shadow of Possible Shutdown #2 – DTN   2-6

State of the Union: Pres. Trump Focused on Trade and Infrastructure – DTN   2-8

Ag Sec. Perdue Spoke on Trade Issues at Cattle Convention – DTN   2-5

MARKETS | MONEY

Brazil Soybeans: Expectations Were High but Yields Disappoint – DTN   2-8

Corn Exports Bullish – DTN   2-8

Farm Economy: 2 Events Had Longterm Impact on Corn Prices – Commentary   2-7

Moving Grain: Barge Tonnages Drop in 2018   2-7

Weekly Cotton Market Review – USDA   2-8

Arkansas Growers’ Biggest Concern for 2019? Money.   2-8

Illinois Corn and Soy: Profitability Impacts of Trend and High Yields   2-8

Rice Market: Lethargic Trade with All Eyes on WASDE   2-7

Mississippi: Ag Producers Consider Export Options   2-8

Cotton Market Teleconference, Feb. 11

Cornbelt Projected Revenue Insurance Prices – DTN   2-6

Livestock: Net Return Prospects for Cattle Finishing in 2019   2-7

World Rough Rice Prices Increase   2-6

Weekly National Peanut Prices   2-5

THE WEST

California Almonds: 5 Considerations for 2019’s Bloom   2-7

ETHANOL

November Ethanol and DDG Exports Up From 2017 – DTN   2-8

WEATHER and CROPS

Drought Monitor Weekly: Rains Pelt California, Mostly Dry Elsewhere   2-7

North Carolina: 15 Counties Designated Natural Disaster Areas from Michael, Florence   2-6

Crop Yields vs. Nutrition Linked with Rising Carbon Dioxide Levels 2-4

OTHER NEWS

Monarch Butterfly and Milkweed Decline Started Before GM Crops, New Study   2-7

Fuel Report: High Regional Variability in Diesel, Gas   2-6

Mississippi Outdoors: Enjoy an Exciting, Safe Turkey Season   2-8              

Ag Robotics – English University Offering Doctorates   2-4

Women in Ag – Respondents Wanted for National Stress Survey   2-7

IN THE FIELD REPORTS

Industrial Hemp: Clemson Data Has Est. Cost Per Acre; 40 Farmers Have Permits   2-8

Crop Yields vs. Nutrition Linked with Rising Carbon Dioxide Levels   2-4

Citrus

Florida Citrus: ‘Marathon’ Mandarin Gives Growers Advantages   2-7