Tornadoes Leave Trail of Damage Across Rural America as 2026 Season Shows Unusual Pattern
Multiple tornadoes carved a destructive path across parts of the South and Midwest this spring, damaging homes, farms, churches and businesses while rural communities now face a long and complicated recovery. While severe storms have caused significant
Naig, Reynolds Highlight $320 Million Farm to Faucet Water Quality Investment in Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig joined Gov. Kim Reynolds this week as she signed House File 2771, the Agriculture and Natural Resources budget, which includes new investments in water quality aimed at
Trump Cuts Tariffs on Ag Equipment to 15 Percent
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — President Donald Trump this week announced tariff reductions on certain agricultural and industrial equipment, a move that could help ease some cost pressures facing farmers and machinery dealers. Under a new proclamation, tariffs on
USDA: New World Screwworm Remains Outside U.S., Despite Closer Mexico Detection
At a Tuesday press conference, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins condemned “misinformation spreading online” regarding New World screwworm (NWS), which has now moved within 25 miles of the Texas border, prompting USDA officials to escalate communication efforts and
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026 Program
We saw bearish money flow impact grain markets and cattle futures on the day Tuesday. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, during a media press call, condemned “misinformation spreading online” regarding New World screwworm (NWS), which has now moved
Markets Digest Mixed Crop Report and Cattle Headlines
Planting progress in the U.S. remains slightly ahead of normal at 93% complete, compared to the five-year average of 92%. Warmer temperatures helped crop development accelerate, with corn emergence reaching 76%. What caught many traders’ attention, however,
Rising Consumer Demand for Protein Spurs Growth in Meat-based Snacks
DENVER (June 2, 2026)—Protein-rich meat snacks are entering a period of accelerated growth as dietary preferences and eating habits evolve. Increased use of GLP-1 medications for weight loss has elevated the importance of protein intake and smaller
Negative Money Flow in Ag Markets on Tuesday
Markets are seeing pressure and negative money flow across grains and livestock on Tuesday. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss the market action at midday. ***Always remember the risk of trading futures
Farmer Sentiment Slips Again As High Input Costs Remain Top Concern
Farmer sentiment dropped again in May as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index declined from 121 points in April to 119. The Current Conditions Index fell by 8 points, while the Future Expectations Index increased by 1 point.
USTR Section 301 Determination on Brazil’s Unreasonable Acts, Policies, and Practices
WASHINGTON — Monday, the United States Trade Representative determined under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 that certain of Brazil’s acts, policies, and practices related to digital trade and electronic payment services; unfair, preferential tariffs;