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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

Wildfires scorching Nebraska. More than 800,000 acres burned — forcing evacuations, displacing livestock, and leaving producers facing devastating losses across the state. We’re joined by Farm and Ranch Media broadcaster and American Ag Network reporter Susan Littlefield

Farm policy. Tight farm margins. A bill that still hasn’t crossed the finish line. We break down the status of the Farm Bill — why negotiations in Congress have stalled, the fight over farm programs and nutrition

WASHINGTON –President Trump announced that U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized the historic Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) “Set 2” final rule. The final rule realigns the program with Congress’ original intent—increasing the use of homegrown American

The University of Missouri Food & Agricultural Policy Research Institute has released the 2026 U.S. Agricultural Market Outlook. The near-term outlook for farm finances shows stark differences between crop and livestock sectors. Net returns remain poor for most

Memphis, Tennessee – U.S. farmer competitiveness in the global marketplace, the cost-price squeeze of inputs and commodity prices, and market consolidation and corporate power, were top of mind concerns for most individuals responding to a recent survey

(Fargo, N.D.) – Agricultural operations in North Dakota have been  significantly impacted by recent winter storms. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has  technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover  from these

(Washington D.C.) – As of Mar.1, there were 74.3 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms, up slightly from March 2025 but down 1% from Dec. 1, 2025, according to the Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report published

Each year, the Feeding the Economy report provides one of the most comprehensive looks at the full economic footprint of U.S. food and agriculture. While often discussed in terms of farm receipts or commodity production, the report highlights a

Army Corps of Engineers staff locked the Motor Vessel Crockett through Lock and Dam 2 in Hastings, Minnesota, this week, with two additional barges en route to St. Paul, Minnesota. She was immediately followed by four additional

Trump administration announced a nationwide temporary waiver allowing both E15 and E10 sales this summer to help boost domestic fuel supply. Summer E15 sales have been happening since 2021, but a push for legislation guaranteeing year-round E15

WASHINGTON D.C. – On Wednesday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, in consultation with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and in accordance with the Clean Air Act (CAA), issued a temporary emergency fuel waiver to

Rumors of an EPA announcement of a summertime waiver for E15 are being traded in the markets at midweek, along with hopes for RVO details to come soon and weather starting to work back into the conversation.

We saw a shift in price action across the grain markets today, with wheat conditions slipping amid ongoing temperature swings and drought concerns. That drought continues to expand, putting weather back at the forefront of market focus.