Big Crops Ahead—But Will Yields Hit Record Levels?
So much talk over the past 24 hours has centered on yield potential—but the big question remains: will it be a record? Surprise crop estimates from the Black Sea region, including both Ukraine and Russia, have added
StoneX Customer Survey Predicts Strong Corn Yield Estimate
StoneX released the results of its August 2025 customer survey on Monday afternoon with a strong national corn yield projection of 188.1 bushels per acre. We discuss the survey results and look at Tuesday’s market trade with
Agristo to Host “Taste of Belgium” Event in Grand Forks
Grand Forks, North Dakota: The Belgium-based potato pros Agristo are building their first U.S. potato processing facility in Grand Forks and want to celebrate! To commemorate their introduction to the greater Grand Forks region, Agristo is hosting
Traction Ag Launches Accounting Integration with Keystone Cooperative
Auburn, Ind., August 5, 2025 — Traction Ag Inc., a leading provider of farm accounting and operations software, today announced its latest billing integration with Keystone Cooperative. This new workflow enables Keystone Cooperative bills to sync directly into
Ag Groups Congratulate Lindberg on Under Secretary Confirmation
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Over the weekend, the U.S. Senate confirmed Luke Lindberg as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs (TFAA) with a vote of 77-18. Lindberg previously served as Chief of Staff and
National Beef USPB Reflect on First Year of Genetics-based Grid Premiums
There’s a first for everything, and for the first time producers earned premiums on the U.S. Premium Beef, LLC (USPB) Kansas grid based on the genetic merit of their cattle, starting in August 2024. One year later,
Zaner Ag Hedge Taps Renowned Columnist Karen Braun to Lead Agricultural Market Newsletters & Commentary
(Chicago, IL) – Zaner Ag Hedge, a premier provider of bespoke hedging strategies and market intelligence for grain producers and agribusinesses, today announced the appointment of Karen Braun as Chief Market Analyst. Braun—formerly a Reuters commodities columnist
LG Seeds’ 2026 Seed Lineup Delivers Broad Agronomic Strength
WESTFIELD, Ind. (Aug. 5, 2025) — Listening to growers has enabled LG Seeds to deliver consistent agronomic performance and strong yield potential. The corn seed products set to debut in 2026 boast a 9.5-bushel-per-acre yield increase in precommercial
Top Dollar Angus and Hungary’s Kun Ranch Make History with First Genetically Verified Bull Sold Internationally
Tiszacsege, Hungary — August 5, 2025 — In a first-of-its-kind achievement for the beef genetics industry, Top Dollar Angus has officially verified and marketed its first internationally born Angus bull, raised at Kun Ranch in Hungary. This
Farm Progress Show Partners with Illinois-based Riggs Beer Company to Launch Exclusive Lager
DECATUR, Ill. (Aug. 5, 2025) – The Farm Progress Show launches an exclusive American Lager in partnership with Illinois-based Riggs Beer Company, available now at the brewery and select locations, ahead of the show’s 20th anniversary at its permanent