Monday, January 12th, 2026 Program
On Monday, USDA released a ton of data with it’s January report dump and most people were of the opinion that the numbers were bearish for the market outlook moving forward. We discuss the surprising changes to
Friday, January 9th, 2026 Program
As we close out the week of trade, we see a fairly quiet grain trade as it seems we are gearing up for Monday’s USDA data dump. We preview what the USDA reports could look like (including
Thursday, January 8th, 2026 Program
The grain markets seemed to get quiet on Thursday as traders prepare for USDA large data release on Monday. What are some of the key things to watch for next week? How is weather impact winter wheat
ARC/PLC Enrollment Delayed Until After 2026 Planting Season
Enrollment for the USDA’s ARC and PLC safety net programs will not open until after the 2026 planting season, marking a notable shift in how and when producers make risk management decisions. AgroLatam reported the delay as
Agriculture Emerges as Key Battleground in 2026 Midterm Fight
As the 2026 midterm election season heats up, agriculture is becoming a central point of political debate as both parties work to secure rural, farm, and small business support. Senate GOP Leader John Thune says last summer’s
Surprising Data in the Latest WASDE Report
Surprising data came out of today’s WASDE report, giving traders plenty to chew on. USDA raised its corn production and yield estimates above trade expectations, pushing U.S. ending corn stocks up to about 2.2 billion bushels, slightly
35 Years of the SDSU Extension Farm Real Estate Market Survey
When Larry Janssen learned that one of his most frequently used land sales databases was no longer available, the South Dakota State University Professor Emeritus of Economics and his colleague, Burton Pflueger, former SDSU Extension economist, launched
USDA January Reports Show Increased Ending Stocks, 2025 Corn Yield and More
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Monday, USDA called for higher corn and soybean ending stocks along with a slightly higher 2025 U.S. corn yield. According to the January 2026 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, corn