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
Monday, March 30th, 2026 Program
Crude oil surged again on Monday as the grain and livestock markets were mixed to mostly higher. Between war headlines, Tuesday’s USDA reports, a holiday shortened week AND the end of the month/quarter; there is going to
Friday, March 27th, 2026 Program
The long awaited Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) “Set 2” final rule has been announced by the EPA, yet the corn and soybean markets ended up selling off into the close on Friday. Most of the industry has
EPA Discusses DEF and RFS Announcements
EPA Regional Administrator for the Mountains and Plains Region (Region 8) Cyrus Western, joined Jesse Allen for a conversation on today’s Agriculture of America (AOA) program to discuss last week’s announcements regarding diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and
Markets React to Lower Corn, Higher Bean Acres
Markets are reacting to the latest numbers from the United States Department of Agriculture Prospective Plantings report, showing a clear shift in acreage. Corn is expected to come in around 95.3 million acres, down from last year,
USDA Projects 2026 Acreage in Prospective Plantings Report
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — USDA projected higher than expected corn, lower than expected soybean and wheat acres for 2026 in the latest Prospective Plantings report. Corn acres are projected to be 95.338 million this year, up from USDA’s
Severe Storms and Wintry Weather On Tap This Week
AccuWeather® Global Weather Center – March 31, 2026 – A volatile spring weather pattern bringing snow, ice, and severe storms is expected to disrupt travel and threaten outdoor plans from the Plains and Mississippi Valley to the Great Lakes and central
Ag Innovation Challenge Opens: $100K for Top Entrepreneur
The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is accepting online applications from entrepreneurs for the 2027 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge through June 5. Now in its 13th year, this national business competition showcases U.S. startup