Markets Eye Trade Talks Between U.S. and China
Markets today were largely driven by a trio of key storylines: the latest U.S. crop condition report, ongoing trade discussions between the U.S. and China, and the breakdown in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Grains reacted
Mixed Trade Action at Midday Tuesday
Markets are mixed at midday with a bit of green in the grain and livestock trade. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss the early week trade action for Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025.
Farmer Sentiment Reaches a Four-year High in May
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Farmer sentiment improved for the second consecutive month in May, reaching its highest level since May 2021. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 10 points to a reading of 158, up from 148
SHIC/AASV Webinar on New World Screwworm Set for June 13
The Swine Health Information Center in collaboration with the American Association of Swine Veterinarians will host a webinar titled Emerging Risk of New World Screwworm and Efforts to Prevent Re-introduction into the US. The webinar will be
April Prices Received by Farmers Drop Month to Month
The USDA’s Prices Received Index for April fell by 3.6 percent compared to March but remained 12 percent higher year-over-year. The livestock production index saw an eight percent decline from March but was up 18 percent from
Oklahoma State University to Construct Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Oklahoma State University has secured a historic $250 million in state appropriations to fund the construction of a new veterinary teaching hospital. The allocation marks the largest single appropriation in the university’s history and is considered a
Ethanol Industry Sees Modest Profit Uptick Amid Shifting Production Trends
Ethanol industry profits have shown a slight improvement this month, supported by better margins and recent market developments. Dan O’Brien, agricultural economist at Kansas State University, says the outlook in May has turned marginally more positive. “In