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The latest COT report sparked some reaction across the grain markets as traders adjusted positions, while China was back in the market with additional grain purchases. South American weather is adding another layer of uncertainty, with some

EPA announced that two local governments in Region 8 will receive more than $8.3 million through the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling program, a federal initiative aimed at strengthening post-consumer materials management and creating more resilient recycling

With a warm up on the way this week, could that mean a sloppy and muddy mess just in time for Christmas? Also, what do some of the longer range models show us as we move into

We see a somewhat “risk-off” sentiment in the grain markets on Monday while we also await a slew of economic data to get released this week. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss

BISMARCK, ND — On Friday, Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) hosted a first-in-the-nation listening session on the proposed Waters of the United States, or WOTUS, rule being proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency. “North Dakotans know the impacts

Milwaukee, WI – According to recent data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), U.S. total sales of agricultural tractors declined 19.6% while combine sales decrease 35.2% compared to November 2024. Canadian sales of combines increased 25.6% in November

(Washington, D.C.) – On Friday, the United States and Mexico reached an understanding to meet the current water obligations of American farmers and ranchers and for Mexico to repay the water deficit in Texas as part of

Wisconsin agriculture officials confirmed the state’s first positive test of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in a dairy herd, ending months of clean results under the National Milk Testing Strategy. Officials with the Department of Agriculture, Trade

USDA has released red meat export data for September, which was delayed due to the recent government shutdown. As compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), September data showed a fairly steady performance for U.S. pork

David Ericson takes a deeper dive into the long-range outlook for the corn market, breaking down what’s driving sentiment as we head toward the new year. With South America showing no major weather concerns at this point,

INDIANAPOLIS (National FFA Organization) – National FFA Foundation’s Molly Ball, National FFA Foundation President, has been named the winner of a Silver Stevie Award® in the Female Executive of the Year – Government or Non-Profit – category in the

AMES, Iowa — Milk is one of the most widely consumed agricultural products globally, and its production trends have significant economic, nutritional, and environmental implications. In recent years, many countries have expanded their dairy sectors with increased

Corn is up slightly, supported by continued strong export demand, while wheat holds steady to slightly higher. Soybeans are down 1 to 2 cents on favorable South American weather and ongoing weakness in soybean oil. It’s a

LUBBOCK, Texas (Dec. 11, 2025) — National Sorghum Producers is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Sorghum Yield Contest, including Bin Buster awardee Chris Santini from Warren County, New Jersey, securing the contest’s highest 2025 yield

Governor Larry Rhoden was among the first speakers to welcome family farmers and ranchers from across the state to the 110th South Dakota Farmers Union State Convention held in Huron December 10 and 11. During his keynote, the

DENVER, CO —Economic uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policy is much lower than it was a year ago, steadying the broader outlook for 2026. The reduced market anxiety can be seen in historically low volatility metrics for equity,

WASHINGTON D.C. – On Wednesday, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on the Abuse of the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA). Todd Wilkinson, South Dakota cattle producer and National Cattlemen’s Beef

WASHINGTON – In a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing with U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer this week, Senator John Hoeven outlined how the Trump administration is fighting on behalf of U.S. farmers and ranchers to open

ARLINGTON, Va. – On Wednesday, over a dozen Republican members of Congress sent a letter to President Donald Trump, highlighting concerns about the United States’ overreliance on China for the supply of its vitamins and amino acids used

We rolled straight from WASDE into a Fed news conference today, capped off with another interest-rate cut. That decision has the potential to ripple through commodities and currency markets as traders position themselves ahead of year-end. It’s

(Washington, D.C., December 10, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, joined by U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., today announced the approval of six new state SNAP food-choice waivers under