Deere Outlook Suggests No Farm Economy 2026 Uptick
(MOLINE, IL) — Deere and Company’s weak forecast for the year ahead reinforces the difficulty in predicting a level of recovery in the U.S. farm economy. Bloomberg said that’s because uncertainty continues around the impact of tariffs
Cargill: No Plans to Close Any Beef Processing Plants
(FARGO, ND) — As the beef industry continues to react to news of a major beef processing plant set to close in Nebraska, one of that companies biggest competitors has reiterated it has no plans to close
Monday, December 1st, 2025 Podcast
Grain and livestock markets kicked off the final month of 2025 with a lower day across much of the trade. Is the seasonal low volume holiday trade mindset and winter blues already settling into the commodity markets?
Lower Start to December Trade
It was a technically ugly day in the grain markets, pressured in part by outside forces — even silver pushed to new highs. Meanwhile, cattle spent the session mostly quiet, catching its breath after last week’s volatility.
Quiet Markets to Start December
Grain and livestock markets are quietly lower to start the month of December. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to look at Monday’s market action.
Soybean Export Council Continues to Champion Quality of U.S. Soybeans
During the 2025 NAFB Convention in Kansas City, we sat down to discuss how the U.S. Soybean Export Council continues its work to attain market access for soybeans and how they champion the quality of U.S. soybeans.
ISU President reflects on legacy of serving Iowa agriculture
AMES, Iowa — In January 2026, Dr. Wendy Wintersteen, president of Iowa State University (ISU), will retire. Dr. Wintersteen has been lauded for her vision, creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, love of ISU, innovation and respect and admiration for agriculture and