
Grain Markets React Negatively to USDA Data Dump
(FARGO, ND) — On Friday, USDA released a ton of data for the markets including the November World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report along with a backlog of daily export sales data that hadn’t been reported

U.S. and Canadian Sales of Agricultural Tractors and Combines Decline in October 2025
Milwaukee (November 14, 2025) – According to recent data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), U.S. sales of total agricultural tractors declined 19.6% in October 2025 compared to the year before while combine sales decreased 26.8% during the

USDA Extends Livestock Disaster Recovery Assistance Application Deadline for 2023 and 2024 Flood and Wildfire Losses
Washington, D.C., Nov. 12, 2025 – The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced that the deadline for livestock producers to apply for assistance through the Emergency Livestock Relief Program for 2023 and 2024 Flood and Wildfire (ELRP 2023

USDA Provides Fresh Data with November WASDE Report and Flash Sales Data
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — After not providing a report in October due to the government shutdown, USDA on Friday returned with a November World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report. USDA projected a slight reductions in overall corn

Secretary Rollins Leads Largest USDA Trade Mission to Mexico, Participates in New World Screwworm Joint Reviews
(Washington, D.C.) – Last week in Mexico City, Mexico, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins led the largest U.S. Department of Agriculture agribusiness trade mission in the history of our country. During the mission to Mexico, 41 U.S. businesses,

Hemp Farmers Upset About Hemp Ban in Shutdown Bill
The Hemp Industry and Farmers of America organization is unhappy about a misguided hemp ban passed by the House of Representatives this week. The group points out that President Trump and Congress legalized hemp, delivering more jobs

ASI Accepting Awards Nominations
ASI Award nominations are due by November 14, 2025. Below you will find descriptions for each award. Please click here for the nomination award form. Please note that past award recipients are not eligible. McClure Silver Ram Award: The McClure

Bunge Divests Select Grain Elevator Assets in Western Canada
Regina, Saskatchewan – Bunge has recently divested five grain elevators in Western Canada. These transactions are part of the divestiture commitment Bunge made with the Government of Canada, to receive regulatory approval for its merger with Viterra.

Cattle Find Heavy Pressure, Grains Higher Thursday
The cattle complex found heavy selling pressure in futures trade on Thursday as we finished at or near limit losses. Meanwhile, the grain complex found some support on the day. Kyle Bumsted with Allendale joins us to

USDA Announces Opening of Sterile Fly Dispersal Facility in Tampico, Mexico
(Washington, D.C., November 13, 2025) – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the next milestone in the fight against New World screwworm (NWS) – the opening of a sterile fly dispersal facility in Tampico, Mexico. The

AFIA Says Action Is Needed Now to Protect America’s Animal Food Supply
ARLINGTON, Va. – Nov. 13, 2025 – The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is calling on U.S. policymakers, trade officials and the food and agriculture industry to work together on mitigating the potential threat of a U.S. vitamin

Grains Higher, Stocks and Livestock Lower on Thursday
We see the grain markets rallying a bit with stocks and livestock under pressure on Thursday. Arlan Suderman from StoneX joins us to discuss market action, government reopening impacts and more in our Market Talk Midday Commentary.

Ag Groups Pleased to See Government Reopening
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Wednesday evening, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 222-209 to pass a continuing resolution that funds the government until January 30th. That legislation, which came over from the Senate earlier in the week

E15: Boosting Corn Demand and Lowering Gas Prices
Farmers and ranchers face rising costs, weak prices and uneven global competition that threaten their livelihoods. At the same time, policy decisions in Washington can increase market access, spur demand and ensure fair competition. This new Market

Despite Volatility, Optimism Reigns at USMEF Conference in Indianapolis
Although the U.S. red meat industry faces significant obstacles in the international marketplace, demand remains robust in many key destinations where customers crave the quality and consistency of U.S. pork, beef and lamb. This was the prevailing

Get Ready for a Welcomed Data Dump
If a “yes” vote happens in the House and is signed by the President, we’ll soon see long-awaited export data and other USDA reports that have been on hold during the government closure. Add to that Friday’s

Markets Position for WASDE and Flow of Data
We see quietly mixed trade action across grains and livestock at midday on Wednesday. Arlan Suderman with StoneX joins us to discuss positioning ahead of Friday’s USDA report and potential government reopening this week, which will lead

Direct grazing of standing milo with cows examined in webinar
Nebraska Extension will host a webinar on Wednesday, December 3, at noon (MT) that will focus on strip-grazing standing milo as a winter feed option. Over the last several years, researchers at the University of Missouri have

September Soybean Crush Likely Sets Record
A new Reuters poll said soybean processors likely crushed a record number of soybeans in September as new facilities ramp up operations. That poll took place as market watchers continued relying on private estimates during the government

NOPA and ASA Urge President Trump to Finalize Biofuel Policies Supporting U.S. Farmers, Processors, and Domestic Energy
WASHINGTON, November 12, 2025 – The National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) and the American Soybean Association (ASA) today sent a joint letter to President Donald J. Trump, urging the administration to finalize key biofuel policies that strengthen domestic

Prepping for the Friday WASDE
In the grains, markets are watching for the government to reopen while looking ahead to Friday’s WASDE report — both expected to bring fresh direction to the trade. USDA crews have been out in the fields gathering