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Enrollment for the USDA’s ARC and PLC safety net programs will not open until after the 2026 planting season, marking a notable shift in how and when producers make risk management decisions. AgroLatam reported the delay as

As the 2026 midterm election season heats up, agriculture is becoming a central point of political debate as both parties work to secure rural, farm, and small business support. Senate GOP Leader John Thune says last summer’s

Surprising data came out of today’s WASDE report, giving traders plenty to chew on. USDA raised its corn production and yield estimates above trade expectations, pushing U.S. ending corn stocks up to about 2.2 billion bushels, slightly

When Larry Janssen learned that one of his most frequently used land sales databases was no longer available, the South Dakota State University Professor Emeritus of Economics and his colleague, Burton Pflueger, former SDSU Extension economist, launched

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Monday, USDA called for higher corn and soybean ending stocks along with a slightly higher 2025 U.S. corn yield. According to the January 2026 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, corn

In a groundbreaking study, scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) redefined the value of roots in industrial hemp, providing new opportunities for industrial hemp growers and opening new avenues for pediatric cancer

There are plenty of weather storylines to watch this week across the U.S. and around the world, including cold and snow for some and dryness for others. But how about a long term idea that maybe, El

Amid stalled state negotiations over how to share the Colorado River’s dwindling water supply, the Bureau of Reclamation on Friday released a range of options that will serve as the foundation for how to manage the river’s

Uncertainty continues to build around the future of U.S. farm bill legislation, with agriculture policy analysts increasingly suggesting that 2026 could mark a turning point away from the traditional five-year farm bill framework. Lawmakers have struggled to

The next WASDE report on January 12 will be one of the first big market-moving updates of 2026 and could set the tone for the year ahead. Average pre-report trade estimates show U.S. corn production around 16.55

The National Corn Growers Association today released its economic outlook for 2026, outlining six key forces expected to shape corn prices and farm margins in the year ahead. The report highlights growing supply pressures and emphasizes the

U.S. pork exports continued to build momentum in October, led by a record performance in leading market Mexico, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). While beef exports remained

The Supreme Court did not rule on the use of tariffs as widely expected this morning, what is the market reaction? Arlan Suderman with StoneX joins us to discuss that, preview Monday’s USDA reports and more in

Back in early September, we had a conversation with leaders from the North Dakota soybean industry about trade issues with China, crumbling soybean basis in the state and much more. Now as we begin 2026, we sit

Austin, TX — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today issued a stark warning to livestock producers in Texas and nationwide after Mexican authorities confirmed an additional New World screwworm (NWS) case in a seven-year-old bovine in González, Tamaulipas—only

In recent weeks, the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) has been actively working to advance both House and Senate “Dear Colleague” letters. These letters call on members of Congress to urge the U.S. Trade Representative to support the

WASHINGTON, DC — The newly released budget from the Republican Study Committee (RSC) shows a realignment toward supporting American agriculture while promoting fiscal responsibility. “I applaud Chairman Pfluger and Rep. Beth Van Duyne for their work in aligning the

Global protein markets are undergoing a period of adjustment as shifting trade flows, expanding export volumes, and political pressure reshape how meat moves around the world. Australia has emerged as a major driver in global beef trade,

Agricultural economists are projecting that the downturn in the U.S. farm economy will level off as the calendar turns to the new year, signaling a potential pause in the financial slide producers have faced. However, a recent

Agricultural economists are projecting that the downturn in the U.S. farm economy will level off as the calendar turns to the new year, signaling a potential pause in the financial slide producers have faced. However, a recent

Ethanol’s share of the U.S. gasoline supply reached a historic milestone in October 2025, reinforcing renewed calls from agriculture and biofuel groups to expand access to higher ethanol blends nationwide. Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration