Monday, March 16th, 2026 Program
It was a rough start to the week on Monday, March 16th, 2026 as the entire soy complex came under heavy selling pressure. What led to soybeans, meal and soybean oil being down daily limits? John Heinberg
Friday, March 13th, 2026 Program
More volatility was seen this week in the markets as we continue to trade off headlines from the Middle East and much more. As much as the volatility can create opportunity, you have to remember to keep
Thursday, March 12th, 2026 Program
Crude oil worked higher again on Thursday and that helped to pull the grain complex higher as well (although we did finish a bit off of session highs on the day). Meantime, the cattle complex also saw
USDA Launches Rapid Response Grants to Combat Emerging Ag Pests and Diseases
The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has launched a new competitive grants program designed to help researchers and agricultural professionals respond quickly to emerging pest and disease threats that could disrupt the nation’s food and
Nebraska Cattlemen Disaster Relief Fund Opens
LINCOLN, NE (March 16, 2026) – Today, leadership of the Nebraska Cattlemen Disaster Relief Fund announced they are accepting monetary donations and relief applications to assist beef cattle producers who are being impacted by fires. Nebraska Cattlemen President Craig Uden
Workers Strike at JBS Greeley Beef Plant Over Wages and Working Conditions
Union workers at the JBS beef processing plant in Greeley walked off the job early Monday, launching a strike over wages and working conditions at one of the largest beef processing facilities in the United States. Thousands
Good Risk Management Pays Off
Comments over the weekend from Donald Trump suggesting a possible delay to a visit to Beijing if China does not help reopen the Strait of Hormuz have put that meeting somewhat in question. However, the potential talks
Farmers Sell Grain as Prices Surge Amid Middle East Conflict
U.S. farmers are accelerating grain sales after global tensions involving Iran pushed corn, soybean and wheat prices sharply higher in recent days. Futures markets rallied as energy prices climbed and concerns grew about disruptions to fertilizer and