Tuesday, November 25th, 2025 Podcast
It was another day of pre-holiday trade in grains and oilseeds on Tuesday, with narrow and quiet trading ranges. Meantime, cattle did bounce a little in futures on the day. We discuss the importance of risk management
$15 Drop in Tuesday Cash Cattle Market
A sharp $15 drop in the Tuesday cash cattle market has traders on edge as the trade fully digests last week’s Cattle on Feed report. Futures are working hard to claw back into the green after the
Another Quiet Day of Pre-Holiday Trading
It is another quiet day in the grain and oilseed markets as more pre-holiday position squaring seems to be at play. Meantime, the cattle market is bouncing a bit after an ugly Monday trade. Arlan Suderman, Chief
Fischer Applauds USDA Placement of Natural Resource Conservation Service Regional Hub in Lincoln
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) applauded the announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Central Regional Hub will now be located in Lincoln, Nebraska. “Good news: the USDA’s NRCS Central
Grassroots Caravan Trip to North Dakota Highlights Japan–North Dakota Economic Partnership
CHICAGO, IL / FARGO, ND — Nov. 25, 2025 — The Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago and the North Dakota Trade Office are pleased to announce that Consul-General Masashi Mizobuchi is undertaking a three-day visit to North
Farmers, Food Systems Highlight 2026 Great Plains Growers Conference
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Organizers of a three-day conference drawing growers, researchers and community leaders from across the Midwest say the early January event will help strengthen regional food systems. The 2026 Great Plains Growers Conference, scheduled for
Analyzing Farm Economy Trends to End 2025
As we close out 2025, it is no secret that the farm economy is struggling in many ways. What are some of the key trends we are watching as we end 2025 and look ahead to 2026?
USDA to Provide $7 Million for Advanced Biofuel Production
USDA announced Friday that it is making $7 million available nationwide to advanced biofuel producers through the Advanced Biofuel Producer Payment Program, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins said. The funding, authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill, will
Senate Passes Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Last week, the Senate unanimously passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, clearing a major hurdle toward restoring whole and 2% milk options in school meal programs. The bill now heads to the