Tuesday, May 12th, 2026 Program
Winter wheat futures soared on Tuesday after USDA seemingly indicated the well reported issues with this year’s crop in the U.S. Plains. We saw 35-45 cent moves higher across the wheat complex while soybeans, bean oil, bean
USDA Calls for Higher Soybean, Lower Corn and Wheat Supplies in May WASDE Report

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Tuesday, USDA projected higher soybean supplies, crush, exports and lower ending stocks while calling for lower supplies or corn and wheat in the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates for the month
Leaders Cite Economic Hardship, Gas Prices as They Call for E15 Passage

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Members of Congress and leaders from several agricultural and biofuel organizations gathered outside the Capitol today to call on the U.S. House of Representatives to pass legislation that will allow for the sale of fuel with 15% ethanol blends,
Corn Planting and Emergence Trail Year-Ago Pace (Audio)

Corn Planted: 57%; vs 38% last week; 58% last year Corn Emerged: 23%; vs 13% last week; 26% last year. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provides the latest corn crop planting progress numbers for the period ending May
Congress Prepares for Fertilizer, E15 Debates

Congress returns this week with major agriculture issues dominating the agenda, including fertilizer costs, biofuel policy and farm economic concerns. The Senate Agriculture Committee is expected to review fertilizer supply challenges as farmers continue facing elevated input