Monday, January 12th, 2026 Program
On Monday, USDA released a ton of data with it’s January report dump and most people were of the opinion that the numbers were bearish for the market outlook moving forward. We discuss the surprising changes to
Surprising Data in the Latest WASDE Report
Surprising data came out of today’s WASDE report, giving traders plenty to chew on. USDA raised its corn production and yield estimates above trade expectations, pushing U.S. ending corn stocks up to about 2.2 billion bushels, slightly
35 Years of the SDSU Extension Farm Real Estate Market Survey
When Larry Janssen learned that one of his most frequently used land sales databases was no longer available, the South Dakota State University Professor Emeritus of Economics and his colleague, Burton Pflueger, former SDSU Extension economist, launched
USDA January Reports Show Increased Ending Stocks, 2025 Corn Yield and More
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Monday, USDA called for higher corn and soybean ending stocks along with a slightly higher 2025 U.S. corn yield. According to the January 2026 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, corn
Hemp Roots Offer New Opportunities for Farmers and Cancer Research
In a groundbreaking study, scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) redefined the value of roots in industrial hemp, providing new opportunities for industrial hemp growers and opening new avenues for pediatric cancer
Could We See El Nino Return in 2026?
There are plenty of weather storylines to watch this week across the U.S. and around the world, including cold and snow for some and dryness for others. But how about a long term idea that maybe, El
Feds release draft long-term plans for Colorado River management
Amid stalled state negotiations over how to share the Colorado River’s dwindling water supply, the Bureau of Reclamation on Friday released a range of options that will serve as the foundation for how to manage the river’s
Farm Bill Uncertainty Raises Questions About the Future of Long-Term U.S. Agriculture Policy
Uncertainty continues to build around the future of U.S. farm bill legislation, with agriculture policy analysts increasingly suggesting that 2026 could mark a turning point away from the traditional five-year farm bill framework. Lawmakers have struggled to