DOJ Investigation Into Major Meatpackers Gains Momentum Amid New Reports on Cattle Market Practices
New developments are emerging in 2026 around the Department of Justice’s ongoing investigation into the largest meat processors in the United States, renewing focus on long-standing questions about competition within the cattle market. The renewed attention follows
USDA Announces $32.4 Million in Grant Funding Available through the Local Agriculture Market Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $32.4 million in grant funding available through the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP) to help local and regional food entities develop, coordinate, and expand producer-to-consumer marketing, local and regional food markets, and local
American Sugarbeet Growers Association Board of Directors Selects New CEO and Executive Vice President
Washington, D.C. – The American Sugarbeet Growers Association (ASGA) is proud to announce that after a competitive search process, Zack Clark has been named incoming CEO and Executive Vice President, beginning September 8, 2026. Clark began with the association in
Weather, Soyoil Strength, and Border Talk Drive Markets
Weather maps and declining winter wheat conditions grabbed market attention, while a strong move in soybean oil helped lead the soybean complex higher. Beans found support from that strength in soyoil, even as trade keeps an eye
New Financing Tools to Advance On-Farm Stewardship Highlighted in 2025 Sustainability Report from Farm Credit Services of America, AgCountry Farm Credit Services, and Frontier Farm Credit
OMAHA, Neb. — April 21, 2026 — Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica), AgCountry Farm Credit Services (AgCountry), and Frontier Farm Credit today released their collaborative 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting new financing tools informed by producer insights. The report outlines how these
Soybean Oil Leads Markets at Midday
Soybean oil is the leader at midday Tuesday while wheat is quiet even with poor crop ratings in the Plains. Mike Castle, Senior Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss the latest market moves in our
AgMarket.Net Early Morning Market Analysis 4/21/26
April 21, 2026 At this hour: Corn market is down 0-1c, soybeans are up 5-6c, wheat is up 1-2c, crude oil is down $0.75-$0.76, US Dollar is up 18 points -Corn and soybean planting came in right
The History of Meat in America
Surprising tales from America’s past trace how an insatiable appetite for meat led to both remarkable innovation and tangled economic conflicts that continue to shape the country’s future. Historian and author Maureen Ogle joins us for a
Find Grazing Success at the Intersection of Forage Quality and Quantity
[Saint Paul, Minn., April 21, 2026] – What is your primary goal for pasture management this season? Do you want to optimize forage quality or quantity? Those are the first questions grazing specialist and Nofence internal sales representative
Engine Technology Forum Webinar Clarifies Role of SCR and DEF Amid Recent EPA Guidance
WASHINGTON (April 21, 2026) – The Engine Technology Forum (ETF) today announced the availability of the recorded version of its April 20 webinar, “Making Diesel Clean: What You Need to Know About SCR and DEF,” which brought