Ag census data a jolting reminder of continuing US wheat decline 05.20.2024 By Josh Sosland The US share of world wheat trade fell to 9% in 2023. Read More
Scouts estimate Kansas wheat crop at 290.4 million bus 05.17.2024 By Matt Noltemeyer Recent rains could help grain-fill period, raise yield.Read More
USDA cuts 2023-24 sugar production 05.13.2024 By Ron Sterk Also lowers deliveries for food, resulting in higher ending stocks.Read More
Is baking sector headed into or poised to escape deep abyss? 05.06.2024 By Josh Sosland About half of the gain (in per capita flour consumption) achieved between 1972 and 1997 has now been surrendered. Read More
Signs of life in whole wheat flour production 05.03.2024 By Josh Sosland January-March gain was first in six quarters.Read More
Unusual, hopeful trend in first quarter flour data 05.02.2024 By Josh Sosland Production up from first and final quarters of 2023.Read More
Added sugars in spotlight of school meal standards 04.25.2024 By Keith Nunes USDA also is planning to further reduce the sodium included in school breakfast and lunch menus. Read More
Federal Order mandates HPAI testing in dairy cattle 04.25.2024 By Jeff Gelski The animals must receive a negative test before interstate movement.Read More
Planted acreage uncertainty roils grain markets 04.22.2024 By Crystal Futrell, Matt Noltemeyer, and Ron Sterk Spring planting, growing season weather key going forward this season.Read More
Major setback in per capita flour consumption 04.16.2024 By Josh Sosland Leaves figure at lowest level since 1986.Read More