Bill Watts, Editor, Pro Farmer

Bill Watts

Editor, Pro Farmer

Bill Watts is the Editor of Pro Farmer, bringing over three decades of expertise as a financial and agricultural journalist. His career has spanned the globe’s most influential financial hubs—including London, Frankfurt, New York, and Washington, D.C.—where he has provided deep-dive analysis on commodity markets, international politics, and economic policy. A central Illinois native raised on a grain and livestock farm, Bill’s perspective is rooted in the field. He began his career covering the trading floors of the CME and CBOT, bridging the gap between the farm gate and the global market.

Feb. 3, 2026
ASA, NOPA cheer release, push for clarity on Renewable Fuel Standard
February 2, 2026
USDA puts all cattle and calves at 86.2 million head on Jan. 1.
Trump wants lower rates, but picked a hawk
January 29, 2026
Fed on hold; Bessent embraces ‘strong dollar’ policy; ethanol production resilient; ADM settles SEC case; potential Singapore SAF project
Trump reiterates E15 support; dollar at 4-year low; tariff threat; China buys more Canadian canola
Argentine weather; Trump in Iowa; Xi’s military purge; shutdown redux; tariff ruling wait