Agriculture News
USDA is urging farmers to respond to 2026 acreage surveys as skepticism grows over recent corn acreage revisions. Officials say stronger participation is key to maintaining the accuracy and credibility of crop reports.
Warmer than normal winter weather is draining soil moisture
Future expectations gauge falls to lowest since September 2024, Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer shows
Drought concerns continue to cast doubt on production potential
As La Niña Looks to Make One of Its Quickest Exits on Record, Strong El Niño Signals Are Now Brewing
Pacific waters are warming rapidly as La Niña fades. Meteorologists warn the shift could reshape U.S. rainfall, drought conditions and severe weather risk during the 2026 growing season.
Iran war sparks global market volatility.
Energy-market volatility and fertilizer supply threats loom as Iran response to Operation Epic Fury threatens Strait of Hormuz; why wheat and soybean oil may lead the grain complex higher.
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Price changes show a strong geographic relationship
Small and large refiners are blocking efforts toward year-round E15 legislation, which has the National Corn Grower’s Association is urging action across the countryside.
Heavier precipitation was mostly focused on the coasts and portions of the mountain west
U.S. producers are turning to AI-driven alternative lending, proactive collateral management, and rigorous financial stress testing to maintain operational liquidity
Ahead of the 2026 USMCA review, President Donald Trump is considering replacing the trilateral pact with separate deals for Canada and Mexico, a shift that could reshape North American agricultural trade.
Price-spreads between proteins continue to widen, potentially incentivizing substitution
After a dry, unusually warm January, key Western river basins are in severe snow drought. With irrigation allocations at 0%, one Colorado producer warns tough planting decisions could reshape this year’s crop mix.
U.S.-China deal wasn’t premised on outcome of Supreme Court tariff challenge: Greer
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USDA’s chief economist says 2026 brings moderating costs, slightly higher crop prices and shifting acreage, but he warns biofuels policy and global competition remain key wild cards for farm income.
Improvements in the Southeast fail to offset dryness elsewhere
Monthly Survey Finds Downturn in Economic Outlook