Markets See Few Surprises in Latest WASDE

The latest WASDE report didn’t offer many new insights to the balance sheets, leaving markets with few surprises. The U.S. dollar moved lower on the day, while precious metals like gold and silver pushed higher. Weather is
Welcome to the Yard with AGI
AGI has been making mixed flow dryers – AGI NECO – for more than 30 years. Why are more farmers putting mixed flow dryers on their farms? What problem are these dryers solving? Jeff Cruzen, Territory Sales
Saving Time And Stress With Your Acreage Reporting
The USDA just announced ‘One Farmer, One File’ with a 2028 completion target — but MyAgData is ready to help farmers simplify and streamline their acreage reporting right now. Michelle Tressel with MyAgData joins us to discuss
Discussing Ultraprocessed Foods, MAHA and Pork Industry Perspectiv
We continue the conversation surrounding the Make America Healthy Again movement, coupled with the recently released Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the debate over ultraprocessed foods. Dr. Ashley Johnson, director of food policy with the National Pork
Minimal Changes in March WASDE Report

The March WASDE Report was released by USDA on Tuesday and it reflected minimal changes to the domestic and global balance sheets overall. In fact, USDA made no changes to U.S. corn, soybean or wheat ending stocks
Middle East Attack Affects U.S. Producer

It was four years ago when Russia’s invasion of Ukraine triggered volatility and uncertainty in agricultural markets. This year, it’s the United States’ and Israel’s attack on Iran. The Middle East is a major supplier of energy
Poll: 71 Percent of Farm Families Back Candidates Supporting E15

A new poll conducted by YouGov on behalf of Rural Voices USA found that 71 percent of farm families across five Midwestern states say they’re more likely to support a Congressional candidate who votes for year-round E15
National Farmers Union Concludes 124th Anniversary Convention

NEW ORLEANS – National Farmers Union (NFU) on Monday concluded its 124th Anniversary Convention after the assembled delegates voted to finalize NFU’s 2026 policy priorities. NFU welcomed over 500 family farmers, ranchers and supporters to New Orleans, Louisiana, for
Lawmakers Clash Over Solar Development on Prime Farmland in Farm Bill Debate

Debate over whether farmers should be able to sell prime farmland for solar projects became a flashpoint during the House farm bill discussion last week. The issue put two Illinois lawmakers on the House Agriculture Committee on
Pork Producers Focus on Swine Health and Consumer Demand at National Pork Industry Forum

More than 100 pork producers from across the country gathered to help guide the future of the industry during the National Pork Industry Forum, where discussions centered on improving swine health, enhancing pork quality, and strengthening the