Agriculture News
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.
View newsletter here.
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
Economics, yields leave corn with an edge despite high input costs
Lower condition ratings released on Monday failed to lift futures so far
USDA data points to possible early rebuilding signs; but financial barriers remain
Markets are skittish after last week’s broad selling...
USDA puts all cattle and calves at 86.2 million head on Jan. 1.
View newsletter here.
Areas receiving the highest snowfall totals saw modest drought reduction
During his trip to Clive, Iowa, Trump reaffirms support for year-round E15, backing corn growers and ethanol, while announcing John Deere’s expansion of two new domestic production and distribution facilities.
Corn futures are fractionally mixed, soybeans slightly higher and winter wheat futures are under pressure. Cattle and lean hog futures are higher to start the week...
December placements down slightly less than expected
View newsletter here.
Three farmer-owned coops release their semi-annual appraisal update of 93 benchmark farms.
We uncover the caveats of considering government programs when marketing grain.
D4 level drought conditions induced in northern Arkansas