Agriculture News
USDA increased its estimate for corn exports by 100 million bu. to 3.3 billion bushels.
In addition to higher farm payments and better crop insurance, Paul Neiffer says the most overlooked impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill could be how farmers structure their operations.
Spencer recaps the market action from last week with Bill, and Lane gives an in-depth look at how stocks-to-use ratios may influence price action.
The proclamation authorizes an 80,000 metric ton increase in in-quota lean beef trimmings imports in 2026. Economists say retail beef prices are unlikely to drop without impacting producers.
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Tight cattle supplies, delayed herd rebuilding and resilient beef demand point to continued market strength, with economists saying higher cattle price highs in 2026 are still on the table.
Direct government payments projected to rise 45%
Despite shifting market signals, some economists predict corn will remain the undisputed king of the acreage race.
Area impacted by abnormal dryness or drought was up 3% from last week