India's monsoon rains forecast to be average in August, September Summer crop planting in India is down 4.7% year-on-year, but rainfall is expected to hit the average 3 August 2021 1 minute read By: Sarah Mikesell Our Partners PIC dsm-firmenich Lallemand Lanxess Hamlet Protein Sarah Mikesell Editor in Chief Sarah Mikesell grew up on a five-generation family farming operation in Ohio, USA, where her family still farms. She feels extraordinarily lucky to get to do what she loves - write about livestock and crop agriculture. You can find her on LinkedIn. More from this author More News View all US farm sentiment edges higher in February Market Trends 4 March 2026 2 minute read Lean hog futures edge higher on technical buying - CME Market Trends Markets and economics 4 March 2026 1 minute read Cattle futures mixed as boxed beef prices rise European Committee of Regions warn CAP reform could weaken rural policy Policy and regulation 4 March 2026 3 minute read Leaders call for safeguards as EU debates post-2027 CAP changes Our Partners PIC dsm-firmenich Lallemand Lanxess Hamlet Protein