NCC Survey Suggests U.S. Producers to Plant 9.0 Million Acres of Cotton in 2026
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – U.S. cotton producers intend to plant 9.0 million cotton acres this spring, down 3.2 percent from 2025, according to the National Cotton Council’s 45th Annual Early Season Planting Intentions Survey. Upland cotton intentions are
Ag Groups Respond to U.S.-Taiwan Trade Deal
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Last week, the United States and Taiwan signed a reciprocal trade agreement that included many reported benefits for U.S. agricultural producers. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said in a statement that “the Agreement on
Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 Program
As we continue to watch the soybean market find support, there continues to be more early season chatter about increased soybean acres over corn and other commodities like cotton, rice, etc in 2026. But does it make
Volatility Looms as Markets Head into a High-Stakes Week
The market this week will be working to make lemonade out of lemons as it faces a wave of outside pressure. From ongoing geopolitical tensions and volatility in the energy sector to renewed talks between the U.S.
Farm & Biofuel Leaders Call on Congress to Accelerate Action on E15
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Growth Energy, the National Corn Growers Association, and the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) released a joint statement regarding the lack of progress toward a permanent, legislative fix offering consumers year-round access to E15. After reaching
USDA Line Speeds Program Another Step Closer to Widespread Adoption, Boosting Pork Processing Capacity
WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 17, 2026 — The National Pork Producers Council applauds the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposed rule to update the New Swine Inspection System’s line speed regulations to increase efficiency at pork processing plants. The proposal
CoBank Analysis Indicates U.S. Farmers will Increase Soybean Acres this Spring
DENVER (February 17, 2026)—Low crop prices and high production costs are weighing heavily on U.S. farmers as spring planting season draws near and farmers make critical decisions about which crops will offer the most favorable economic return.
Mixed Markets to Start the Week
It’s a mixed day of markets as we resume normal trading after the three-day weekend. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss the grain, livestock and outside market factors to watch today and
Why measuring nitrate matters to water quality
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Understanding how much nitrate is present in irrigation water is important not only for farm management decisions, but also for protecting the quality of drinking water, according to research from Kansas State University Micah