Wednesday, March 18th, 2026 Program
The grain markets moved higher on Wednesday as energy prices continue to lead the way, while the weather story may also be starting to play a role. Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics joins us to discuss
Energy Spreads and Supply Concerns Shape Ag Market Outlook
The widening spread between Brent crude and WTI crude is drawing attention across the ag sector, as energy prices continue to influence input costs and overall market sentiment. Ongoing concerns around fertilizer remain front and center, especially
Hoeven and King Call on ITC to Investigate Unfair Trade Practices by Canada Impacting U.S. Potato Producers
WASHINGTON – Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Angus King (I-Maine) led a bipartisan effort calling on the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) to investigate unfair trade practices by Canada impacting U.S. potato producers through a Section 332
NFU Urges Swift Finalization of Poultry Tournament Rule
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew today gave the following statement regarding the delay of the Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) from
Grains and Energies Higher at Midweek
Grains and oilseeds are finding support at midweek as energy prices continue to move higher. We also saw some hotter than expected inflation data out this morning while livestock trade is seeing some profit taking. Arlan Suderman,
UFCW Backs Bills in Minnesota and Iowa to Combat Vertical Integration in Meatpacking
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), which represents 1.2 million essential workers across North America, including more than 250,000 workers in meatpacking and food processing, announced its support for state legislation to
White House Temporarily Lifts Limits on Shipping of Oil, Gas, Fertilizer and Coal
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Amid rising energy prices, including crude oil back near the $100 per barrel mark, the White House on Wednesday has announced they are temporarily lifting limits on the shipping of oil, gas and other
Checkoff Launches Online Database To Help Farmers Find Grant Opportunities
ROSEMONT, Ill. – The dairy checkoff’s new online tool is designed to help dairy farmers and their advisors more easily identify grants and funding opportunities for conservation and on-farm improvements. The Funding Opportunities Database, available through the Dairy