Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 Podcast
It was another quiet day of trade in the grains and oilseeds on Tuesday as the markets search for fresh news while harvest rolls along. Meanwhile, cattle futures again shot higher led by feeders on the day.
Feeders the Leader while China Plays a Grain Role
Feeders once again led the market higher, showing continued strength in the livestock sector. At the same time, China’s presence in the grain markets continues to play a key role, with traders watching for any signals of
New Economic Analysis Shows Big Benefits of Expanding Access to Ethanol
If Congress passed legislation that allowed for year-round, nationwide access to fuels with 15% ethanol blends, corn use in ethanol could increase by 50% at full implementation, supporting a higher market price for corn and energy stability for Americans,
Trade Agreement Up for Review
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) on trade was the focus of two Nebraska events in September. The USCMA, implemented in 2020, was agreed to during President Trump’s first term as the next iteration of the North American Free
Farm Bureau to President and Congress: Farmers are at a Breaking Point
The American Farm Bureau Federation sent letters to President Donald Trump and Congressional leaders to emphasize the severe economic pressures facing America’s farmers and ranchers. Falling crop prices, skyrocketing expenses and trade disputes are creating conditions that
Register Now for SDSU Extension Calf Value Discovery Program
BROOKINGS, S.D. – Registration is open for the 2025-2026 South Dakota State University Extension Calf Value Discovery program. Julie Walker, professor and SDSU Extension Beef Specialist, said the program provides producers with valuable information that can help them boost
Rare Earths and Agriculture: Hidden Links in a Global Minerals Battle
The fight over rare earth minerals between the United States and China may seem worlds away from American agriculture, but these elements already play a quiet role on some farms—and could soon matter much more. Rare earth
Agricultural Drone Market Soaring Amid Cybersecurity Challenges
The global agricultural drone market is on track to exceed $29 billion by 2033, according to new data from Research Intelo. The market, which was valued at $4.7 billion in 2024, continues to demonstrate strong growth as
Dry Spell Tightens Grip on the Midwest
From the Dakotas to the Ohio Valley, a stubborn dry spell is tightening its grip on the Midwest. What began as patchy late-season dryness has deepened into a broad regional drought, leaving cracked fields, dusty skies, and