Friday, March 6th, 2026 Program
Crude oil hit $90 a barrel on Friday as war premium continued to bring money flow to the markets. Grains and oilseeds were up sharply as well led by wheat and soybeans while corn followed behind. What
Thursday, March 5th, 2026 Program
More volatility was seen across the markets on Thursday with crude oil hitting the $80 per barrel mark while the Dow Jones was down around 1,000 points on the day. Grains and oilseeds were higher led by
Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 Program
On today’s episode, we sit down with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics for analysis and perspective on the evolving war in the Middle East and why the Strait of Hormuz is a key chokepoint for global

NPPC Welcomes New Producer Leadership to Shape National Advocacy Efforts
KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 6, 2026 — The National Pork Producers Council elected new officers and board members to lead the organization through the 2026-2027 term. These experienced leaders will guide NPPC’s advocacy efforts, advancing policies that support the

NCBA Hosts Stop on U.K. Embassy Farm Tour
WASHINGTON (March 6, 2026) – This week, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) hosted a stop on a United Kingdom Embassy Farm Tour at Whitestone Farm in Loudoun County, Virginia. The event included a round table with stakeholders

ASI Organizes D.C. Fly-In
Approximately 50 sheep producers and state leaders from across the country traveled to Washington, D.C., this week for ASI’s annual Spring Trip, meeting with policymakers and federal agencies to advocate for priorities important to the domestic sheep

Senate Democrats Introduce “Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act”
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Senate Democrats this week have introduced legislation that aims to break up dominant meatpackers, rein in foreign control of the meat industry and use federal tools to stop unfair pricing that drives up grocery

United States and Mexico Launch Review Process of the USMCA
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Mexican Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard announced the first round of bilateral discussions in preparation for the Joint Review of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA). The ministers