Wednesday, September 17th, 2025 Podcast
We saw an expected rate cut confirmed by the Federal Reserve on Wednesday. What does that mean for the U.S. dollar, the broader economy and the commodity markets moving forward? Plus, more pressure in cattle futures ahead
Tuesday, September 16th, 2025 Podcast
We saw a solid turnaround Tuesday in the grain markets while it was a mixed affair in livestock. As we get ready to ramp up harvest season in a big way, are we simply marking time in
Monday, September 15th, 2025 Podcast
Feeder and live cattle futures found solid support to start the week on Monday while the grains and oilseeds were mixed to lower to start the week. We discuss reaction to Friday’s WASDE report, cattle volatility and
Advocates say Nebraska missed golden opportunity to expand rural broadband
By:Paul Hammel Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Advocates for rural Nebraska and telecommunications companies are expressing disappointment and some condemnation over the decision to propose spending only $43.8 million of the $405 million in federal money awarded to
Corn Grower Leaders Call on Congressional Leadership to Pass Ethanol Legislation
Highlighting the downturn in the farm economy, the president of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and leaders from 17 state corn grower groups sent an open letter to Democratic and Republican Congressional leaders today, calling on them to
Groups React to EPA Proposal to Reallocate Exempted RFS Gallons
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Ethanol and ag groups are sharing reaction after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule regarding how it will reallocate gallons lost due to small refinery exemptions (SREs) under the Renewable Fuel
Thune Says Farm Disaster Aid Threatened by Shutdown as Finger Pointing Continues
Story by Matt Kaye, Berns Bureau, Washington (courtesy of NAFB News Service) It’s again a game of “chicken” as Senate leaders blame each other for a possible October 1st government shutdown. It’s a shutdown that Senate Majority
Critical Time for the Dollar
The dollar index is sitting at a 10-week low, pressured by expectations of an upcoming Fed rate cut. That weaker dollar is being weighed alongside early harvest pressure and ongoing demand concerns in today’s grain trade. Traders