Agriculture News
Susan Olson, of Action Intel, analyzes barge movement and logistics and says the past few weeks show a divergence in how grain is getting to export markets.
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Tight supplies and strong demand have pushed beef prices and producer profitability to historic highs. After peaking in 2025, CattleFax analyst Kevin Good forecasts prices will see a modest correction while fundamentals remain strong.
USDA Under Secretary Richard Fordyce says USDA’s new phase of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program expands eligibility, requires in-person enrollment and targets losses from the 2023 and 2024 weather disasters.
Is EPA Reversing Course on RFS Proposal? Agency Pushes Back on Rumors as Ag Sector Awaits Final Rule
EPA’s frustration was on full display when asked about a media report suggesting the administration is considering delaying proposed cuts to incentives for imported biofuels — a key piece of EPA’s June proposal that was intended to prioritize domestic production.
The winter forecast shows chances for higher than normal precipitation
Cattle Country Bankers More Optimistic than Corn Belt Bankers
Dry fall conditions persist in the region
Strong demand supports beef prices amid economic volatility, but herd investment and growth slows as producers grapple with increasing uncertainty due to political noise.
Leading ag meteorologists share the weather drivers they are watching.
AI-inspired demand could fuel broader rally, analyst says
State-level breakdowns of USDA’s corn, soy, and cotton yields
Farmers who suffered losses from natural disasters that occurred in calendar years 2023 and 2024 can sign up for the aid. It is also available to farmers participating in the On-Farm Storage Loss Program and the Milk Loss Program.
Davis and Spencer hit the news while Editor Bill Watts tackles Friday’s reports from USDA.
Corn, soybeans and wheat are recovering after Friday’s selloff. Cattle and hog futures are also higher to start the week...
Corn, soybeans and wheat take a hit, but avoid serious technical damage
Strong Cattle Prices Dominant Positive Driver of Land Values
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Corn and cotton ending stocks up slightly, soybeans decline
USDA lowered the national corn yield for the 2025-26 crop to 186.0 bu. per acre, down from 186.7 in Sept. The soybean yield was lowered 0.5 bu. to 53.0 bu. per acre.