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Labor shortages continue to challenge U.S. specialty crop growers, raising concerns about production, harvest timing and rising costs across the sector. According to The New York Times, some crops have gone unharvested due to worker shortages. The

New developments are emerging in 2026 around the Department of Justice’s ongoing investigation into the largest meat processors in the United States, renewing focus on long-standing questions about competition within the cattle market. The renewed attention follows

Weather maps and declining winter wheat conditions grabbed market attention, while a strong move in soybean oil helped lead the soybean complex higher. Beans found support from that strength in soyoil, even as trade keeps an eye

Soybean oil is the leader at midday Tuesday while wheat is quiet even with poor crop ratings in the Plains. Mike Castle, Senior Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss the latest market moves in our

Surprising tales from America’s past trace how an insatiable appetite for meat led to both remarkable innovation and tangled economic conflicts that continue to shape the country’s future. Historian and author Maureen Ogle joins us for a

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Rising and falling gasoline prices are not only affecting what Kansans pay at the pump, but also shaping demand for biofuels and the outlook for key agricultural commodities. As demand for biofuel grows, experts

The latest USDA Crop Progress report shows planting moving ahead of average, with 11% of the corn crop and 12% of soybeans now in the ground. Spring wheat planting is also underway at 12% complete. However, winter

Rains across the Eastern Corn Belt are likely to slow planting progress, while dry conditions continue to dominate the Western Corn Belt. Markets remain tied to headlines, with ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz adding volatility.

The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) conducted a U.S. Red Meat Symposium, April 14-17 in Mexico City, allowing U.S. exporters to meet face-to-face with importers and other prospective customers from throughout Mexico. We hear from Dr. June

We had some intense severe weather last week across parts of the Midwest and now many are seeing cold temperatures to start this week. What exactly is going on with our current weather pattern in the U.S.

ALEXANDRIA, VA – APRIL 20, 2026 – As the United States agriculture industry enters the upcoming growing season, the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) asks all uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) operators (or drones) to be mindful of

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is calling on Congress to increase the borrowing authority of a key federal funding mechanism used to support farmers during economic stress. Rollins said the current $30 billion limit for the Commodity Credit

Washington, DC. — The American Soybean Association (ASA), U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), and World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) today announced the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA-FAS) allocation of $14 million in funding through the new America First

Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.6 million head on April 1, 2026. The inventory was 1 percent below April

(Edinburg, TX, April 17, 2026) — Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and Lieutenant General William H. “Butch” Graham, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) commanding general, led the groundbreaking for the new sterile fly production

As we examine the tight margins for farmers in early 2026, we get perspective on how interest rates are shaping the conversation along with exports, spring acreage and more. David Widmar from Agricultural Economic Insights joins us

Crude oil is under pressure amid optimism for peace in the Middle East and that is weighing on the markets in many ways. Also, cattle futures have found heavy pressure at mid-morning as traders search for a

Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service announced additional support for American farmers and producers through the America First Trade Promotion Program to help expand export markets for U.S. food and agricultural

U.S. ethanol production edged higher for the week ending April 10, according to data from the Energy Information Administration analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association. Output rose 0.4 percent to a five-week high of 1.12 million barrels

With snowpack running well below normal in many basins in the Western U.S., expected and much-needed runoff is limited, reducing the water available for irrigation and rangeland. Reduced water allocations for irrigated farmland, tighter forage supplies and