Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 Program
Grains and livestock markets were mixed to end the week of trade on Thursday while we saw more volatility in the outside markets, like crude oil, stocks and gold. How much is weather going to start driving
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 Program
The grain and livestock markets had plenty of news to work with on April Fools Day as wheat markets felt pressure, with futures sliding 10-20 cents as war risk premium came out of the market. Corn and
Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 Program
The much-anticipated USDA Prospective Plantings and Quarterly Grain Stocks reports were released Tuesday, March 31st — and one of the main takeaways: America really likes to grow corn. Corn acreage came in higher than expected, while soybeans

Kansas State: Energy Surge Puts Pressure on Farm Budgets
A surge in oil prices will hit farmers right in the bottom line, according to a new study from Kansas State University. New estimates suggest a $90-per-barrel market, which could significantly raise production costs across the board.
USDA, DOI Move to Boost Support for American Ranchers, Help Lower Prices for Consumers
(Washington, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum on Tuesday announced new actions aimed at boosting the supply of American born, raised, and harvested beef by supporting

NOPA, ASA & USCA Applaud the American Heart Association’s 2026 Dietary Guidance
WASHINGTON, April 1, 2026 – The National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA), the American Soybean Association (ASA), and the U.S. Canola Association (USCA) welcome the American Heart Association’s (AHA) new 2026 Dietary Guidance to Improve Cardiovascular Health, which explicitly names soybean

Headlines are the Market Driver
Donald Trump is set to address the nation tonight in primetime, though the topic remains unclear. While many expect comments to focus on the ongoing tensions with Iran, whether it signals an escalation or a move toward

NAWG Urges ITC to Revoke Duties on Phosphate Fertilizers
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) urged the United States International Trade Commission to revoke countervailing duty (CVD) orders on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco and Russia, citing significant economic harm to