WASDE Prep Underway

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
NCGA 2026 Outlook Highlights Rising Corn Supplies, Tight Margins, and Urgent Need for New Demand

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
October Pork Exports Largest Since March; Encouraging Rebound for Beef

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
No Supreme Court Ruling on Tariffs Friday Morning

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
North Dakota Soybean Leaders Discuss State of Soybean Trade, Bridge Payments and More

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
North Dakota Soybean Leaders Discuss State of Soybean Trade, Bridge Payments and More

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
TX Ag Commissioner Miller Sounds Urgent Alarm: Additional Screwworm Case Detected Just 215 Miles from Texas Border

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
FINAL Congressional Push for Lamb Import Investigation: ASI Mobilizes Industry Ahead of Jan. 9 Deadline

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
Thompson, Pfluger, Van Duyne: RSC Budget Supports American Ag

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 Shift as Australia, Brazil Expand Exports and Europe Pushes Back on Trade

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,