Monday, June 23rd, 2025 Podcast
As tensions in the Middle East continue, we saw crude oil as a major talking point in Monday’s trade. Meanwhile, grain and oilseed futures pushed lower as weather continues to seemingly be a non-threatening factor. John Heinberg
What Effect Does Wildfire Smoke Have on Midwest Crops?
In recent years, wildfires in Canada and the western United States have resulted in smokey skies across the Corn Belt. As smoky days become more common in agriculture regions, an important question arises: How is wildfire smoke
June Cattle On Feed Report in line with Traders Expectations
Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.4 million head on June 1, 2025. The inventory was 1 percent below June
Five Tips for Increasing ROI on Fungicide Applications This Season
ARDEN HILLS, MINN. – Corn and soybean crops are in the ground and now must deal with a host of threats, including disease pressure. For many growers, it’s not a question of if disease will show up in their
U.S. Headed Toward Record Ag Trade Deficit
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — The U.S. agricultural trade deficit is widening in 2025, driven by shifting global trade dynamics and rising import demand. USDA’s Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade report provides projections for exports and imports, offering insight
Trump’s Border Czar: Immigration Raids at Farms to Continue
Following a week of immigration whiplash, President Trump’s border czar Tom Homan confirmed late last week that immigration raids will continue in the agriculture and hospitality industries. The Trump administration had said it was pausing some ICE raids that would hurt those
Friday, June 20th, 2025 Podcast
On Friday, Susan Littlefield fills in for Jesse Allen due to travel issues and has market conversations with Jeff Peterson from Heartland Farm Partners, Bryan Doherty from Total Farm Marketing and Arlan Suderman from StoneX. We also