June Beef Export Value Above Year-Ago; Now-Resolved Offal Restrictions Slowed Pork Exports
In June, the value of U.S. beef exports increased from a year ago despite lower volumes, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). June pork exports were below last
Wednesday, August 5th, 2026 Program
Grain markets stayed mixed and quiet on Wednesday, with corn and beans slipping while wheat found a bid. DuWayne Bosse of Bolt Marketing joins Market Talk to dig into what’s driving the action heading into harvest season
Rain, WASDE and Geopolitics Lead Market Focus
Much-needed rainfall is moving across the western Corn Belt and pushing eastward, providing relief to crops in some of the driest areas. As attention shifts toward next week’s USDA WASDE report, traders will be looking for any
Secretary Rollins Announces New Steps to Put Farmers First While at Minnesota Farmfest
(Minnesota) – A Tuesday visit to Minnesota Farmfest, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced several steps that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking to support America’s farmers in response to ongoing challenges across
Record Ethanol Blend Rate Lowers Fuel Costs for Drivers
The average ethanol content in U.S. gasoline reached a record 11.29 percent in May, according to new data from the Energy Information Administration. The Renewable Fuels Association says the increase was driven by strong blending economics as