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

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.

National Potato Council Elects Ben Sklarczyk as 2026 President
WASHINGTON, D.C. [Feb. 24, 2026] – The National Potato Council (NPC) installed its 2026 roster of Executive Committee leaders last night at the organization’s annual NPC Washington Summit. During the Annual Meeting of the Voting Delegates on Monday,

Cheese and butter fuel dairy export growth in 2025
ARLINGTON, VA —U.S. dairy export volume and value rose to their highest levels in three years in 2025. Vibrant cheese demand outside the U.S., surging interest in protein, and favorable U.S. commodity pricing helped drive U.S. growth. It

Free Suicide Prevention Webinars to be Held in March and April
FARGO, N.D. — Addressing the wellness needs of those working in agriculture or related areas will be the focus of the upcoming “Question. Persuade. Refer.” suicide prevention webinars sponsored by North Dakota State University Extension. Two sessions are scheduled: March

Rollins Highlights Export Gains, Cost Relief and Safety Net Expansion at USDA Ag Outlook Forum
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins used last week’s USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum to paint a cautiously optimistic picture of the farm economy, even as producers continue to navigate tight margins, soft price forecasts for 2026, and renewed trade