Minding Ag's Business

Even experienced investors and traders can fall victim to fraud, especially amid times of market turmoil and uncertainty. The CFTC shared a good reminder of how to spot fraud and identify when something is too good to be true.

The CFTC's latest attempt to establish speculative position limits aims to limit potential squeezes and corners in the markets while maintaining users' ability to hedge, and it's getting good reviews for its bona fide efforts to strike the right balance.

The Farm Credit Administration issues guidance for its member institutions that are considering financing hemp operations, the latest salvo from regulators attempting to shape the future of hemp production. But for bankers, regulatory guidance doesn't negate all of the...

Despite the challenging economic environment, there are farms that are thriving.

It's hard to maintain a positive outlook with the trade war, tough growing season, thin profit margins, etc., but it's worth the effort. Research shows positive leadership is a competitive advantage.

Two machine-learning models that incorporate large amounts of data produce two very different corn yield estimates, and it's a good reminder that in all crop estimates, the recipe is in the soup.