Agriculture News
Accumulated export inspections for corn show final tally could top USDA’s latest estimate, though the pace has slowed in recent months.
President Trump has called for an immediate blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following failed peace talks over the weekend, prolonging delays of fertilizer and fuel trade, though other factors are in play.
A fast-developing El Niño could bring much-needed rain to the Plains, but timing and coverage remain uncertain. Brian Bledsoe explains what a strong event could mean for drought relief.
With wheat barely a foot tall, the flag leaf is already emerging—a sign the crop is rushing to reproduce under stress, leaving too little structure to support a harvest. Less than 10% may be harvested in West Texas.
Milder improvements were also noted in the southern U.S.
Survey of land professionals finds more the 60% expect lower values in 2026.
Partial relief expected for the Plains next week
USDA’s March 2026 Prospective Plantings report produced no major surprises, but the bigger story may be the fact only 37.6% of farmers responded, the lowest participation in history for that survey.