Agriculture News
A wet, active weather pattern across the Eastern Corn Belt could delay early planting this spring. Meteorologist Matt Griffin says repeated rain events through March and April may keep fields too saturated for fieldwork east of Iowa.
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.