ASA Vice President Urges Caution in USTR Section 301 Investigation
May 5, 2026. Washington, D.C. Soybean farmers are already facing significant economic headwinds and new trade actions could add further strain, American Soybean Association (ASA) Vice President and Iowa soybean farmer Dave Walton said today in testimony before the Office
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026 Program
It was a classic “turnaround Tuesday” in the trade today as we saw the livestock complex find support to the upside after profit taking to start the week. Meantime, grains saw a round of profit taking as
Favorable Planting Weather Meets Global Headlines and Market Scrutiny
U.S. weather is shaping up to be favorable for planting, with dry conditions covering much of the Midwest, though below-average temperatures could slow crop emergence. Winter wheat conditions took another step lower, keeping concerns elevated across key
Beef Month Perspective: What Lenders Are Seeing in Today’s Beef Industry
OMAHA, Neb. May 5, 2026— As the U.S. beef industry recognizes Beef Month this May, Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) joins in recognizing beef producers for their essential role in feeding families, strengthening rural communities, and sustaining a safe,
Grains Seeing Pressure on a Turnaround Tuesday Lower
It appears to be a turnaround Tuesday to the downside in the grain complex as we see moderate pressure across soybeans, corn and wheat. Mike Castle, Senior Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss the grain
Farmer Sentiment Declines in April Amid Input Costs and Availability Concerns
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Farmer sentiment fell in April as concerns about rising input costs, tighter availability and global instability continued to weigh on the agricultural outlook. The April Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped to 121, down
The March Rural Mainstreet Index Drops Sharply
The Rural Mainstreet Index fell sharply in March, signaling continued economic strain across agriculture-dependent regions. That’s according to a monthly survey from Creighton University. The index dropped to 40.9, well below the growth-neutral level of 50, marking