This newsletter is for farmers who want to stay sharp. We’ll share monthly updates on Bushel Farm, ag news, and ideas from folks across the industry.
You’ll also hear what’s happening at Bushel and across our network of 3,500 grain and ag retail facilities, which help move over half of the grain in the U.S.
Thanks for reading. Let’s get to it.
Farmer Voices: Real Talk on Tech & Trust in the Supply Chain
2025 Bushel Buddy Seat Conference: Farmer Panel
At the 2025 Bushel Buddy Seat Conference, three farmers shared their perspectives, current challenges, and their favorite technologies used to create efficiencies for their farms.
From Soaked Fields to Parched Ground: A Tale of Two Americas in Spring 2025
Over the past 60 days (April 18 to June 16), weather across the U.S. has been wildly uneven. While some regions saw soaking rains that helped ease drought, others remained stubbornly dry — a mixed bag for farmers across the country.
Soaked Regions: Rain Brings Relief
Central to Northeast: A wide band from Texas through the Midwest to the Northeast received above-normal rainfall, improving drought conditions and replenishing soil moisture.
Southern Plains: Oklahoma and northern Texas saw especially heavy rains in late April and May, boosting outlooks for crops and pastureland.
Southeast: Rainfall in May eased drought in states like Georgia, Florida, and the Carolinas, helping growers rebound from a dry start.
Northeast: May’s rainfall removed nearly all drought, just in time for early planting season.
Desert Southwest: Arizona experienced a rare wet spell in early June thanks to Tropical Storm Alvin, improving short-term conditions.
Dry Zones Persist
Upper Midwest: Rainfall was limited, causing drought to expand in some areas — a concern for row crops.
Western U.S. & Hawaii: Much of the West, including southern California, saw below-normal precipitation, while drought worsened in parts of Hawaii.
The Big Picture
Overall, drought coverage across the U.S. has decreased, but conditions remain highly variable. While many farmers benefited from spring rains, others still face challenges from dry soils and low water supplies.
Manage Your Farm, Manage Your Finances
NEW: wallet feature in Bushel Farm. With wallet, you can now:
Open a Bushel Business Account to earn interest on funds in your account.
These business accounts will offer competitive interest rates, currently 3.43% as of June 26, 2025 and will be eligible to be FDIC-insured up to $5 million through sweep program banks.*
Connect existing bank accounts for easy money movement between multiple accounts.
Lift the Fog: 4 Drivers of Farm Profitability To Watch in 2025
This article from Farm Journal highlights what many farmers are already feeling: tighter margins driven by rising input costs and flat commodity prices. As you focus on your farm’s profitability, now’s a good time to consider how to make interest rates work in your favor—like earning on the cash you’ve got in the bank.
Mail Delivery Delays Has Many Questioning Paper Checks
Stories like this one showcase the struggles the US Postal Servce has when it comes to rural delivery. How many late Christmas cards did you receive this spring? Now consider the implications when it comes to your settlement checks. Check out how to request a payment from your local grain buyer to access your funds quicker.
*The interest rate for the Bushel Business Account is variable and may change at any time. The disclosed interest rate is effective as of June 17, 2025. Bushel is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking Services for the Bushel Business Account are provided by The Bancorp Bank, N.A., Member FDIC. FDIC insurance only covers the failure of an FDIC-insured bank. The standard FDIC deposit insurance limit is $250,000 per depositor, per FDIC- insured bank, per ownership category through The Bancorp Bank, N.A. and its sweep program banks. See the Bushel website and the Deposit Account Agreement for more details. **Cash back into a Bushel Business Account will occur at the time after an annual subscription fee is paid. If an annual subscription fee has already been paid in 2025 and a subscriber has opened a Bushel Business Account, Bushel will deposit cash back funds into the connected Bushel Business Account.
