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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

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

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.

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

Donald Trump is set to address the nation tonight in primetime, though the topic remains unclear. While many expect comments to focus on the ongoing tensions with Iran, whether it signals an escalation or a move toward

Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) urged the United States International Trade Commission to revoke countervailing duty (CVD) orders on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco and Russia, citing significant economic harm to

VALLEY CITY, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today marked the grand opening of the Columbia Grain Pulse Processing Plant in Valley City. The 11,000 sq. ft. facility has the capacity to process 40,000 tons of pulse crops

DENVER, CO  – The American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Michener as its new Executive Director. Michener brings more than 35 years of leadership across agriculture, food systems, and public

EPA Regional Administrator for the Mountains and Plains Region (Region 8) Cyrus Western, joined Jesse Allen for a conversation on today’s Agriculture of America (AOA) program to discuss last week’s announcements regarding diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and

Markets are reacting to the latest numbers from the United States Department of Agriculture Prospective Plantings report, showing a clear shift in acreage. Corn is expected to come in around 95.3 million acres, down from last year,

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — USDA projected higher than expected corn, lower than expected soybean and wheat acres for 2026 in the latest Prospective Plantings report. Corn acres are projected to be 95.338 million this year, up from USDA’s

AccuWeather® Global Weather Center – March 31, 2026 – A volatile spring weather pattern bringing snow, ice, and severe storms is expected to disrupt travel and threaten outdoor plans from the Plains and Mississippi Valley to the Great Lakes and central

The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is accepting online applications from entrepreneurs for the 2027 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge through June 5. Now in its 13th year, this national business competition showcases U.S. startup

Grain markets are seeing pre-report positioning ahead of tomorrow’s Prospective Plantings report, with traders cautious as uncertainty builds. Ongoing conflict with Iran continues to weigh on the trade, keeping geopolitics front and center as energy and fertilizer

We see more volatility in the markets to start the week with war headlines, USDA reports, RVO news and more at play. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss on today’s Market Talk

There has been more and more talk about the potential of seeing the 2012 weather pattern get repeated in 2026. Is that truly about to happen? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions shares his thoughts on that,

A devastating wildfire changed everything for one Nebraska ranch family. In this powerful interview, Collin Thompson — a 5th generation rancher and Frontier County Farm Bureau member — shares his firsthand experience battling the Cottonwood wildfire in

COLUMBUS, OHIO – While increasing food costs continue to make headlines, food buying behavior now reflects tradeoffs, with consumers reporting food affordability now is in a dead heat with taste as the two most important factors when purchasing

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Friday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the long-awaited Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) “Set 2” final rule establishing the renewable fuel volume requirements for 2026 and 2027 at the highest levels in program

U.S. farmers are expected to plant fewer corn acres this spring and shift more land to soybeans as rising input costs continue to pressure farm budgets, analysts say. Higher fertilizer and diesel prices, driven in part by