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Will Corn Prices Really Be Higher Next Year? (12/9/2013)
Much of the discussion in the corn market, and in crop markets in general, has become focused on the potential for a protracted period of low prices and the likely impact on farm incomes and land values. There even appears to be some competition relative to who can forecast the lowest corn prices for next year and beyond. This is just opposite the situation of a year ago when the drought-reduced U.S. crop invoked forecasts of extreme prices on the high side.  More... |
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High Cash Rents and Farmer Returns (12/3/2013)
Farmer returns are estimated for average and “high” cash rents. Farmers with average cash rents are projected to have marginal returns in 2014. Losses around $60 per acre range are projected to occur with “high” cash rents. More... |
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Break-Even Corn Prices: History and Projections (11/5/2013)
Break-even corn prices have increased from $1.67 per bushel in 2004 to the mid-$4.00 range in 2013 and 2014. Mid-$4.00 break-even prices will cause losses when corn prices are in the in the low-$4 range or below. More... |
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