Wednesday, September 17th, 2025 Podcast
We saw an expected rate cut confirmed by the Federal Reserve on Wednesday. What does that mean for the U.S. dollar, the broader economy and the commodity markets moving forward? Plus, more pressure in cattle futures ahead
Tuesday, September 16th, 2025 Podcast
We saw a solid turnaround Tuesday in the grain markets while it was a mixed affair in livestock. As we get ready to ramp up harvest season in a big way, are we simply marking time in
Monday, September 15th, 2025 Podcast
Feeder and live cattle futures found solid support to start the week on Monday while the grains and oilseeds were mixed to lower to start the week. We discuss reaction to Friday’s WASDE report, cattle volatility and
USDA Accepts Nearly 1.8 Million Acres Through 2025 Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced acceptance of 1.78 million acres into the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) through 2025 General, Continuous, Grassland, and Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program enrollments. According to USDA’s Farm Service Agency
McDonald’s Plans $200 Million Investment to Promote Regenerative Practices
McDonald’s said Monday it plans to invest $200 million over the next seven years to promote regenerative agriculture practices on cattle ranches. The Chicago burger giant says the investment was its largest to date in support of
Farmers Report Grim Economic Outlook
WASHINGTON D.C. — An overwhelming majority of corn growers from across the United States say that the nation’s farm economy is possibly already in a crisis or on the brink of one, according to a new survey
Grassley, Baldwin and Ernst Reintroduce Fertilizer Research Act
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) are reintroducing bipartisan legislation to shine a light on market factors driving the high cost of fertilizer, which is a major expense for farmers.
Fed Cuts Interest Rates; Commodities Lower Wednesday
As expected, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday. What does that mean for the U.S. dollar and the broader market picture moving forward? Also, we saw grains and livestock under some