Mostly Favorable Weather Leading to Solid Early Yield Estimates
(FARGO, ND) — As the growing season rolls on, many areas of the country have been experiencing mostly ideal growing conditions in 2025. Those ideal conditions are leading many analysts to predict solid yields based off of
Nebraska has officially banned the sale of lab-grown or “fake” meat
O’NEILL, NE – Governor Jim Pillen was joined by Senator Barry DeKay and Nebraska Department of Agriculture Director Sherry Vinton at Shamrock Locker in O’Neill on Thursday to ceremonially sign LB246. The new law bans the manufacture,
Tips for Managing Weather Uncertainty and More
There has been talk this growing season of some struggles in certain areas of the eastern Corn Belt. We get an update on how things are progressing in parts of Indiana, talk about managing weather uncertainty with
Friday, July 18th, 2025 Podcast
We ended a mostly positive week of grain trade on Friday with green in wheat, corn and soybean futures. However, should we get bulled up and excited about a couple of positive days in a row? Ted
Grain Pressure Continued but Some Demand Evident
Corn and soybean markets remain under pressure, though some demand support is evident. Concerns are growing over pollination problems in corn, as reports of poor kernel fill circulate. Weather conditions are generally favorable, with near-ideal growing weather
Bankers Release Report on U.S. Farm Banks
The American Bankers Association released its annual Farm Bank Performance Report, highlighting the critical role farm banks played in supporting U.S. agriculture in 2024. Despite continued challenges from global uncertainty and lingering supply chain disruptions, farm banks posted
USDA Launches New Strategy to Improve Meat and Poultry Safety
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has unveiled a new comprehensive plan designed to strengthen the USDA’s efforts to reduce foodborne illness. The announcement came during the opening of the agency’s newly upgraded Midwestern Food Safety Laboratory. The initiative
Julie Callahan Nominated as USTR’s Chief Ag Negotiator
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — The White House announced this morning that President Trump has nominated Julie Callahan to serve as chief agricultural negotiator at USTR. Callahan is currently the assistant U.S. trade representative for agricultural affairs and commodity policy. Reaction