Mixed Markets Feel Outside Pressure
Markets were watching Washington closely today as the President’s speech filtered into the trade, adding another layer of uncertainty and volatility. At the same time, China says it has now fulfilled its soybean purchase agreement with the
Frazer Named New President of Iowa Pork Producers Association
DES MOINES — The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is pleased to announce that Dean Frazer of Conrad has been named the new President of the Association during the organization’s 2026 Annual Meeting held on January 20 in
South Dakota Sheep Growers Association, SDSU Animal Science, Athletics Departments to Host 34th Annual Lamb Bonanza
BROOKINGS, S.D. — Jan. 21, 2026 — The South Dakota Sheep Growers Association is partnering with the South Dakota State University Department of Animal Science and Jackrabbits Athletics to host the 34th annual Lamb Bonanza on Saturday,
Counties Recognized for Leadership in the Pork Industry
DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) honored the commitment and passion of local leaders within the state’s pork industry during the annual Iowa Pork Congress in late January. The event highlighted the achievements
Top-Quality Winners Announced in 2025 National Wheat Yield Contest
Washington, D.C. (January 21, 2026) – The National Wheat Foundation today announced the twelve winners of Top-Quality Awards in the 2025 National Wheat Yield Contest. The 28 National Yield Winners all sent in ten pounds of wheat
United Sorghum Checkoff Program Opens Applications for Leadership Sorghum Class VIII
LUBBOCK, Texas (January 21, 2026) — The United Sorghum Checkoff Program is now accepting applications for Leadership Sorghum Class VIII, a premier leadership development program designed to cultivate the next generation of sorghum leaders. Leadership Sorghum is an
Soybeans Show Strength at Midweek
Soybeans are the star of Wednesday’s trade as the world watches comments from President Trump in Davos regarding Greenland. We get perspective on that and more in today’s Market Talk Midday Commentary with Arlan Suderman from StoneX.
Study Warns Iowa Corn and Ethanol Industry Faces Decline Without Nationwide E15 and Access to Low-Carbon Fuel Markets
Without immediate passage of nationwide, year-round E15 and access to ultra-low carbon ethanol markets, such as sustainable aviation fuel and marine fuel, Iowa’s corn and ethanol industry will remain on a downward trajectory, according to a new
Specialty Crop Leaders Express Disappointment with Latest House Spending Bills, Call for $5B in Aid
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2026 — Specialty crop leaders this week renewed their calls for urgent economic support for U.S. growers and shared their disappointment after the U.S. House released final spending bills yesterday that did not include aid
Precision Planting Launches Seed Orientation System at 2026 PTx Winter Conference
TREMONT, Ill., January 21st, 2026 — Precision Planting today revealed new products for both planting and spraying at the PTx Winter Conference at the company’s headquarters in Tremont. The 2026 PTx Winter conference, which runs through Friday, January