Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 Program
Grains and livestock markets were mixed to end the week of trade on Thursday while we saw more volatility in the outside markets, like crude oil, stocks and gold. How much is weather going to start driving
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 Program
The grain and livestock markets had plenty of news to work with on April Fools Day as wheat markets felt pressure, with futures sliding 10-20 cents as war risk premium came out of the market. Corn and
Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 Program
The much-anticipated USDA Prospective Plantings and Quarterly Grain Stocks reports were released Tuesday, March 31st — and one of the main takeaways: America really likes to grow corn. Corn acreage came in higher than expected, while soybeans
Follow Your Food Dollars Beyond the Farm Gate
New data from USDA’s Economic Research Service show how each dollar Americans spend on food is divided across the supply chain — from farms to processors, shippers, retailers and restaurants. The takeaway is striking: farmers and ranchers
Cattle Turn Higher Midday as Markets Eye Holiday Pause
You just can’t keep the cattle market down, as it shifted gears mid-morning to push back into positive territory. Cash trade remains slow heading into the holiday weekend, though some $245 sales have been noted. In the
Kansas State: Energy Surge Puts Pressure on Farm Budgets
A surge in oil prices will hit farmers right in the bottom line, according to a new study from Kansas State University. New estimates suggest a $90-per-barrel market, which could significantly raise production costs across the board.
USDA, DOI Move to Boost Support for American Ranchers, Help Lower Prices for Consumers
(Washington, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum on Tuesday announced new actions aimed at boosting the supply of American born, raised, and harvested beef by supporting
NOPA, ASA & USCA Applaud the American Heart Association’s 2026 Dietary Guidance
WASHINGTON, April 1, 2026 – The National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA), the American Soybean Association (ASA), and the U.S. Canola Association (USCA) welcome the American Heart Association’s (AHA) new 2026 Dietary Guidance to Improve Cardiovascular Health, which explicitly names soybean