Agriculture News
The 2026 midterm election results are reshaping the political landscape in Washington, and agriculture is watching closely to see what the results mean for farm policy, congressional leadership and the future of the farm bill.
Wide-ranging analyst estimates on soybean carryout mean Tuesday’s report could trigger outsize market moves compared with corn and wheat.
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Southern Illinois and Indiana both saw drought intensify
Lenders see growing financial pressure on borrowers.
Heavy rains west of the Mississippi are keeping total U.S. drought mostly flat
Sinking cutout values and cheap chicken competition suggest market has yet to find a solid floor
NASS identified a processing error affecting September corn data for Kansas, Nebraska and national figures. The agency says its October forecast of 181.2 bu. per acre remains unchanged, leaving questions about the yield jump.
Placements shocked to the downside, driving cattle numbers lower
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High input costs and soft commodity prices continue to drain working capital. Here is how strategic marketing, debt management, and tax planning can keep your operation liquid for 2027.
Beyond inventory numbers, placements and heifer retention data will set the tone for feeder futures.
Most areas saw drought improve, with the Delta being a notable exception
Josh Linville says tight nitrogen supplies, rising demand and global disruptions to sulfur supplies are keeping pressure on fertilizer markets, even if tensions in the Strait of Hormuz ease.
The southern U.S. saw the most reduction this week
Early classing data from USDA shows color grades slipping
Corn futures fell about 5% as USDA raised the national yield. Former USDA chief economist Seth Meyer says the data raises fair questions, but he doesn’t think sampling alone explains the jump.