Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 Program
Soybeans were the upside leader on the day Tuesday as the markets were relatively mixed across the board. It seems like the markets are working through a fair amount of uncertainty regarding tariffs, China, Middle East tensions,
Monday, February 23rd, 2026 Program
Monday ended up seeing some market volatility but when it was all said and done, grains were mixed to lower while cattle also felt pressure. Lean hogs were the only market that stayed mostly green on the
Friday, February 20th, 2026 Program
The Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act on Friday. The President responded in a press conference saying other measures would be taken. And the markets
John Deere Announces Model Year 2027 Combine and Front-End Equipment Updates
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U.S. Farmers Turn to Specialty Crops as Profit Margins Tighten
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New Materials Research Could Improve U.S. Farm Equipment Durability
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Farm Rescue Expands into Missouri to Deliver No Cost Operational Support to Farm Families in Crisis
HORACE, N.D., February 25, 2026 – When a serious injury, illness or natural disaster threatens a farm family’s ability to plant, harvest or care for livestock, the future of that operation can hang in the balance. Now,
Soybeans Lead a Mixed Market Trade on Tuesday
The soy complex found some support on Tuesday while corn and wheat traded mixed on the day. The livestock sector was also mixed to higher as lean hogs and feeder cattle were the leaders in the proteins.