Your Pro Farmer newsletter (February 21, 2026) is now available

The Supreme Court struck down Trump’s tariffs, but the impact that could have on the market remains murky. That moved spurred volatility in the market in an already news heavy week. Inflation continues to tick higher while the U.S. economy grew at a smaller than expected rate to finish out 2025. USDA gives a look into its 2026-27 balance sheet projections, including its trendline yield. Concerns persist over the Brazilian soybean crop as portions of the country are too wet and others are too dry. Crush use remains robust and is drawing comparisons to the ethanol boom of the 2000’s. E15 remains on the backburner as the task force falls behind schedule. News of a building presence in the Middle East has oil traders worried over a coming conflict. We look at beef prices and dive into how long consumers will be willing to pay record prices. We cover all this and much more in this week’s newsletter.