Agriculture News
China Grants 5-Year Extension to Hundreds of U.S. Beef Plant Registrations in Key Trade Breakthrough
After more than a year of wating, China granted 5-year registration extensions to 425 U.S. beef plants and added new approvals. The move followed Trump–Xi talks in China this week and signaled a trade breakthrough.
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.
While drought intensity eased, most areas remain abnormally dry
Record corn yields have risen 10x in 100 years. David Hula says continued genetic gains, along with a deeper understanding of what’s happening underground, could push yield potential far beyond what most farmers expect.