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Basis and futures spreads often reveal what headline market moves cannot. Understanding these overlooked indicators helps producers identify true market conditions and better-timed selling opportunities.
A former U.S. agricultural trade negotiator, Gregg Doud, president and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation, hit on several topics driving agricultural demand. A smaller U.S. crop combined with tightening global grain supplies has changed the downside risk for corn prices just as U.S. dairy processors are pouring billions of dollars into new capacity to capture growing consumer demand for protein.
USDA's Aug. 1 Cattle on Feed report isn't expected to move markets significantly, as it will likely be overshadowed quickly by the U.S. border reopening to Mexican cattle imports beginning Monday, Aug. 24.
Estate tax mitigation strategies, like placing farmland in LLCs or trusts, can reduce tax burdens but may complicate family relationships through shared ownership and unclear exit strategies.
