Pro Farmer
Following a major stakeholder meeting, USDA is boosting survey sample sizes and moving data-focused offices out of D.C. to rebuild farmer trust and improve the accuracy of its agricultural reports.
The dry conditions have allowed for swift planting progress
Nearly half of Oklahoma and Nebraska wheat is rated poor to very poor as record heat and extreme moisture deficits stress the 2026 Hard Red Winter crop.
Wheat led strength overnight, soybeans led weakness and corn was caught in the middle.
USDA annual summary shows red-meat production fell 2% last year, with beef production down 4%.
Soybean meal once again an anchor weighing down soybeans
