June Beef Export Value Above Year-Ago; Now-Resolved Offal Restrictions Slowed Pork Exports

In June, the value of U.S. beef exports increased from a year ago despite lower volumes, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). June pork exports were below last
Rain, WASDE and Geopolitics Lead Market Focus

Much-needed rainfall is moving across the western Corn Belt and pushing eastward, providing relief to crops in some of the driest areas. As attention shifts toward next week’s USDA WASDE report, traders will be looking for any
MyAgData Aims to Retire the Black-and-White Map for Good
For decades, acreage reporting has meant the same ritual every summer: a paper map, a handful of colored pencils and a trip to the county FSA office. Chad Greenlee, channel manager at MyAgData and North Dakota grower
Secretary Rollins Announces New Steps to Put Farmers First While at Minnesota Farmfest

(Minnesota) – A Tuesday visit to Minnesota Farmfest, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced several steps that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking to support America’s farmers in response to ongoing challenges across
Record Ethanol Blend Rate Lowers Fuel Costs for Drivers

The average ethanol content in U.S. gasoline reached a record 11.29 percent in May, according to new data from the Energy Information Administration. The Renewable Fuels Association says the increase was driven by strong blending economics as