Moisture is a Concern in Parts of South America

Markets were buzzing today after President Trump’s comments in Iowa backing year-round E15, keeping ethanol and corn demand in the spotlight. South America also stayed on the radar, with harvest moving along in Brazil and ongoing weather
Farmer Protests in Paris Highlight High Stakes of EU–Mercosur Trade Deal

Farmer protests in Paris are drawing global attention to a trade agreement that has been decades in the making — and one that could have lasting implications for agricultural markets around the world. The deal, known as
Rollins Applauds Trump’s Support for Nationwide E-15 as Congress Weighs Legislation

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins issued a statement praising President Donald J. Trump’s continued support for the nationwide, year-round sale of E-15 ethanol, framing the announcement as a significant policy signal for farmers, biofuel producers,
AgMarket.Net Early Morning Market Analysis 1/28/26

January 28, 2026 At this hour: 🌽Corn market is up 2-3c, 🌱soybeans are up 10-11c, 🍞wheat is up 5-7c, 🛢️crude oil is down $0.06-$0.07, 💲US Dollar is up 4-5 points -President Trump was in Iowa yesterday and
Nebraska Livestock Sale Barns: Strengthening Rural Communities

Social relationships build a sense of community and belonging. For farming and ranching, one of those communities is the livestock sale barns. Researchers at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln examined four Nebraska livestock sale barns to assess the
Decades of Dedication Earn Craig Sand 2026 Angus Herdsman of the Year Honor

Taking a brief moment of quiet, even as the buzz of the Herdsman’s Social hummed in the background, Craig Sand paused in the barn aisles at Cattlemen’s Congress on Jan. 9, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Okla. In
NDFU Calls on USDA to Reverse Crop Insurance Decision

(JAMESTOWN, N.D.) – In comments submitted to USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA), North Dakota Farmers Union urged RMA to reinstate the “buy-up” option it eliminated for prevented planting crop insurance coverage. The option allowed producers to increase
NPC Thanks Administration for South Korea’s Expanded Market Access for U.S. Potatoes from 11 Additional States

WASHINGTON D.C. – The National Potato Council (NPC) welcomes today’s announcement by USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) regarding expanded market access in South Korea. Effective Jan. 23, 2026, the agreement allows growers in Arizona,
Golden Harvest Portfolio Achieves Impressive Outcomes in National Trials

MALTA, IL – Golden Harvest® corn and soybean products continue to deliver standout results in trials across the nation, including strong performance from the 2026 class of corn hybrids, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to local innovation and
Nutrition Starts on the Farm

Every few years, the USDA rolls out a new version of dietary guidelines, pictured with a plate or pyramid to help Americans think about healthier eating. As farmers, we know the story of nutrition begins long before