Cattle Numbers Continue Slide: On-Feed Down 2%, Inventory Down 1%
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — The latest Cattle on Feed report shows a slightly lower inventory than one year ago and placements well below 2024 levels. Meanwhile, the return of the July Cattle Inventory report shows us a slightly
Funds Take the Wheel in Corn and Soybean Markets
Funds continue to play a dominant role in shaping corn and soybean markets, with large speculators leaning heavily short on corn amid ideal weather and limited bullish news. The Safrinha corn crop in Brazil is wrapping up
Baldwin Demands Trump Admin Stop Withholding Funding for Labs that Protect Food Supply to Prevent Disease Spread and Price Hikes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is leading her colleagues in demanding that the Trump Administration release withheld funding for labs that are dedicated to early detection, response, and control of animal diseases and outbreaks. If these
Grains Mostly Lower; More News for Fertilizer Markets on Friday
Grains are mostly lower with spring wheat trying to hang on to some green as we head to the weekend. Meanwhile, fertilizer markets are again getting some attention on Friday. Mike Castle, Senior Fertilizer Analyst at StoneX,
Nebraska Corn Congratulates tenBensel on His Election to the NCGA Corn Board
Lincoln, Neb. – Last week, farmers from across the country attended the National Corn Growers Association’s (NCGA) Corn Congress held in Washington, D.C. During this event, Nebraska corn farmer Jan tenBensel, was elected to NCGA’s Corn Board.
‘Beefing Up’ Nebraska’s Ranching Industry
By: Governor Jim Pillen Built by generations of hard work and innovation, Nebraska’s ranchers are known worldwide for raising the highest quality, most nutritious, safest, and best tasting protein in the world. Blessed by God to be
South Dakota’s POET Ranks Among Top U.S. Exporters
(Sioux Falls, SD) — South Dakota-based POET is making big waves in global trade. The bioethanol producer ranks 15th in the nation for container exports this year, shipping nearly 40-thousand containers. Most are filled with dried distillers’
USDA Undersecretary Nominee Fordyce Addresses Staff Cuts, Agency Modernization; Confirmation Likely
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Missouri farmer and former Trump FSA chief Richard Fordyce is likely to be confirmed as the next USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation following his Senate hearing. There was little question based on
North American Produce Industry Urges U.S., Canada and Mexico Leaders to Resolve Tariff Disputes and Safeguard Fresh Food Access
WASHINGTON – The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) and the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), joined by more than a dozen other representatives of the North American fresh fruit and vegetable sector, are urging the leaders of
R-CALF USA Praises Congressional Letter Urging Safeguard Investigation on Lamb Imports
WASHINGTON, D.C. – R-CALF USA is praising a letter sent by U.S. Reps. Celeste Maloy (R-UT) and Burgess Owens (R-UT), urging U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and U.S. International Trade Commission Chair Amy Karpel to initiate a Section 201