Agriculture News
Commodity markets are waiting for one key answer: Does the U.S. really have a deal with China? With only a $17 billion figure and few details, traders want proof through tariffs, export sales and purchases.
Rains also eased drought intensity in the deep south
Historic data shows it may be too early to write off a return to normal conditions
After more than a year of waiting, China granted 5-year registration extensions to 425 U.S. beef plants and added new approvals. The move follows Trump–Xi talks in China this week, signaling a trade breakthrough.
But values eased 1% during the first quarter of 2026 versus the fourth quarter of 2025.
ASA says it fully supports year-round E15 ethanol but says social media backlash stems from confusion over SREs in House bill language as the measure heads to a tougher Senate fight.
Cropland values post modest gain.
Percentage of corn, soybean and wheat acres in drought increased over past week
Fresh analysis from FAPRI finds passage of year-round E15 would bring limited near-term gains to corn prices, while SRE changes would put pressure on farm income and negatively impact soybeans.
USDA pegged the winter wheat crop at 1.047 billion bu., with new-crop ending stocks at 762 million bu. New-crop soybean and cotton ending stocks were also well below pre-report expectations at 310 million bu. and 3.90 million bales, respectively
As the federal government settles with Agri Stats over data-sharing, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Secretary Brooke Rollins launch a high-stakes investigation into beef market concentration and potential price-fixing.
Rains easing drought in the south were offset by dryness in the Plains
NDSU Update Finds Slim Gain Amid Wide Regional Variation
Diesel prices are just 20 cents from a record high, with multiple states already setting new records. Experts warn relief is uncertain as prices could remain elevated through 2026.
Despite daily volatility, cattle markets are still driven by strong demand and tight supplies. Rising fuel costs could pressure consumers, but slow herd expansion keeps the long-term outlook bullish through the decade.
How to navigate recent gains, evaluate the latest CFTC data, and keep tabs on your marketing plan
Shrinking equity, rising nitrogen costs and continued global upheaval signal a reckoning for corn growers and a shift to soybeans — especially if higher biomass-based blending diesel mandates come through.