Wednesday, June 17th, 2026 Program
The grain markets were quietly higher on Wednesday, with the wheat complex finding some great support. Cattle futures were mixed as we near the next Cattle on Feed report and overall, crude oil continued to try and
Fed Decision, Iran Deal Details, and EU Weather in Focus
Markets are closely watching Federal Reserve policy as newly appointed Fed Chair Kevin Warsh concludes his first FOMC meeting and policy announcement today. Traders will be looking for clues on the direction of interest rates and the
Fertilizer Prices are Falling, Here’s What You Need to Know (VIDEO)
As war in the Middle East between the U.S. and Iran is reportedly winding down, fertilizer prices have also been falling in a recent weeks. Are we out of the woods yet when it comes to price,
Know What You Have: Managing Forage and Fighting Invasive Species in a Challenging Year
Forage is easy to take for granted in a good year. The grass comes in, the cattle graze and producers roll through the season on rhythm and routine. But 2026 has not been that kind of year
Nebraska Corn Board Interns Embark on Nationwide Experiences (Video)
Seven undergraduate students will begin their internships sponsored by the Nebraska Corn Board (NCB). These internships, designed to provide hands-on professional experience, will take students to various locations across the U.S., where they will work with key
H-2A Certifications Up 17 Percent So Far in 2026
The H-2A temporary agricultural worker program continues to grow rapidly, with the Labor Department certifying 17 percent more jobs during the first half of fiscal 2026 compared to a year earlier. The program allows U.S. growers to
Grassley Says Iran War was an Excuse to Raise Fertilizer Prices
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley claims the Iran war was an excuse for the fertilizer industry to raise prices. Grassley says fertilizer prices have come down, but the question is why? “The price of urea, a nitrogen fertilizer,
States Imposing Livestock Movement Restrictions Because of NWS; Senators Want More Action
States across the country are tightening livestock movement rules as concerns grow over the spread of New World Screwworm. Federal authorities have confirmed 12 cases of the parasite since June 3, with all but one detected in
AI Use in Agriculture Is Broad, But So Is Skepticism
WAUKESHA, Wis. — Are farmers and ranchers using AI? The technology’s potential to advance agriculture is easy to see, but how many producers are actually putting it to use? Agriculture has long served as a testing ground