World of Beans

Soybeans saw plenty of headline movement to start the week, with traders watching the ongoing government shutdown and waiting for details on potential farm payment assistance. With no WASDE report coming this week, market direction remains uncertain.
Registration Open for “Water. Not an Option.” – Joint North Dakota Water Convention and Irrigation Workshop and Upper Missouri Water Association Conference

BISMARCK, N.D. – Registration is open for the 62nd annual Joint North Dakota Water Convention and Irrigation Workshop and Upper Missouri Water Association Conference Dec. 9-11 in Bismarck. The critical importance of water issues in this region is
Break the Late-Calving Cycle: Maximize Heifer Productivity from Day One

DULUTH, Ga. — A heifer that calves late in her first breeding season is already behind—and likely to stay that way. “It starts a vicious cycle,” says Jordan Thomas, Ph.D., University of Missouri, “where she calves late,
Regenerative Ag Done Right

What does it look like when a company really does regenerative ag well? What happens when the company builds trust and creates mutually beneficial relationships with farmers while maintaining transparency? Pat Maher, CEO of Atkins Ranch, recently
How Can IRS Section 180 Potentially Help Farmers?
In this conversation, we learn about IRS Section 180 that allows farmland buyers to deduct the value of excess nutrients already in their soil when they buy ag land. Karly Pavlinac with Soil Tax Guys joins us
Soybeans and Cattle Higher at Midweek

Soybeans are quietly higher at midweek while cattle futures continue to show more strength, looking at three higher days in a row on Wednesday. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss in our
From Farm to Family Table: The Organic Chicken with a Story
In this conversation, we hear the story of Farmer Focus, which isn’t just another chicken brand—it’s a movement that puts families, farmers, and food quality first. Stephen Shepard, President and CEO of Farmer Focus, joins us to
A Conversation About Land Values
Agricultural landowners today face complex valuation challenges beyond traditional appraisals. With evolving conservation programs, carbon credit markets, and renewable energy opportunities, many farmers are discovering their land has untapped value streams they never considered. We cover some
Keep the Supply Coming

Quantity and quality, the yin and yang to Certified Angus Beef ® brand product supply. While overall cattle herd numbers are down, carcass weights are up. And so is the overall quality for carcasses moving through packing plants. That’s
Second Case of New World Screwworm Confirmed in Northern Mexico

(MEXICO CITY) — Officials in Mexico have confirmed a second case of New World Screwworm in the northern border state of Nuevo Leon. Reuters reports that Mexico’s agriculture ministry on Monday reported the second case in about