New Lifetime Cattle Highs
The cattle market continues to set lifetime highs, with last week’s stronger cash trade pointing to steady-to-higher prices again this week. In contrast, the grain markets remain largely stagnant. A developing weather system bringing heat could impact
Mixed Action to Start the Week on Monday
Wheat is dragging corn lower on Monday while the livestock sector is finding more support into the midday hour. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss what is happening in the markets as
Breeding Success
BROOKINGS, S.D. — June 9, 2025 — At the age of 13, Edgar McFadden had big responsibility. It was 1904 and his father was bed-ridden after being gored by a bull. McFadden was charged with managing the
Soybean Farmers Tackle Spring Planting With Soy Checkoff Support, Navigating Market Shifts
ST. LOUIS — As spring breathes new life into the fields, soybean farmers across the U.S. kick off another growing season. This crucial time lays the foundation for a successful crop, with many farmers carefully evaluating market conditions. According
New Report Highlights Dairy’s Deep Economic Impact in Communities Across America
WASHINGTON, June 9, 2025—Today, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) released the updated Dairy Delivers® report, reaffirming the U.S. dairy industry’s immense contributions to the nation’s economy and quality of life for American families and communities. According
USDA Launches Agribusiness Trade Mission to Peru
LIMA, Peru, June 9, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley arrived in Lima today to begin an agribusiness trade mission to expand market access and boost U.S. agricultural exports to address the
Channel® Brand Elevates On-Farm Agronomic Experience to Prepare Farmers for Breakthrough Innovations in Corn and Soybeans
ST. LOUIS, MO, June 9, 2025 – As part of Bayer Crop Science efforts to deliver an even more personalized, insight-driven experience for farmers ahead of a decade of unprecedented innovation in seed and crop protection, Channel is unveiling
“On the Ropes”, Bayer Seeks Escape from Costly Roundup Litigation
Bayer executives have been warning in recent weeks that after losing billions of dollars to Roundup case settlements and jury awards, they may be ready to give up the fight and get out of the glyphosate business.
Senator Seeks Ban on Foreign Nationals in Agriculture Research
Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) has introduced the Biothreat Prevention Act, legislation that would ban federal funding to any lab or university conducting agricultural research involving nationals from China, Russia, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, or North Korea. “Foreign terrorists
EU Open to Lowering Tariffs on U.S. Fertilizers in Trade Talks
The European Union says it is open to lowering tariffs on U.S. fertilizer imports as an offer in trade talks with the Trump administration but will not weaken its food safety standards in pursuit of a deal.