Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 Program
We saw the grain markets along with crude oil, live cattle and lean hogs under pressure on Wednesday as the markets searched for direction ahead of the holiday weekend. Gold did rally and that is one of
Plant Lockout Pressures Cattle as Headlines Drive Trade
A labor lockout at the Cargill beef processing facility in Fort Morgan, Colorado weighed heavily on the cattle market, adding pressure to futures trade. Reports indicate roughly 2,000 workers were locked out after contract negotiations stalled, with
Cool Start, Dry Topsoil: Minnesota’s Spring Crop Is Off to a Quiet Start
(LAMBERTON, MN) — Spring planting across southern Minnesota has unfolded in much the same rhythm as last year — early field access, good seedbeds and farmers that wasted no time getting the crop in the ground. The
How Did the Ethanol Boom of the 2000s Impact Farm Values in the Midwest?
BROOKINGS, S.D. — The U.S. ethanol industry experienced its first major “boom” in the early 2000s, thanks to changes in U.S. energy policies — particularly biofuel mandates — along with the surging crude oil prices and the
Memorial Day Weekend Marks Start of Peak Grilling Season as U.S. Meat Demand Climbs
With Memorial Day Weekend signaling the unofficial start of the summer grilling season, demand for meat remains strong across the United States as consumers continue stocking up for backyard cookouts and family gatherings. American Farm Bureau Federation
Federal Court Gives Preliminary Approval to $99 Million John Deere Right-to-Repair Settlement
A federal court has granted preliminary approval to a proposed $99 million antitrust settlement involving John Deere and farmer right-to-repair lawsuits, marking a major development in a years-long legal battle over access to equipment repairs. Reports indicate