Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 Program
The grain and livestock markets had plenty of news to work with on April Fools Day as wheat markets felt pressure, with futures sliding 10-20 cents as war risk premium came out of the market. Corn and
Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 Program
The much-anticipated USDA Prospective Plantings and Quarterly Grain Stocks reports were released Tuesday, March 31st — and one of the main takeaways: America really likes to grow corn. Corn acreage came in higher than expected, while soybeans
Monday, March 30th, 2026 Program
Crude oil surged again on Monday as the grain and livestock markets were mixed to mostly higher. Between war headlines, Tuesday’s USDA reports, a holiday shortened week AND the end of the month/quarter; there is going to
NOPA, ASA & USCA Applaud the American Heart Association’s 2026 Dietary Guidance
WASHINGTON, April 1, 2026 – The National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA), the American Soybean Association (ASA), and the U.S. Canola Association (USCA) welcome the American Heart Association’s (AHA) new 2026 Dietary Guidance to Improve Cardiovascular Health, which explicitly names soybean
Headlines are the Market Driver
Donald Trump is set to address the nation tonight in primetime, though the topic remains unclear. While many expect comments to focus on the ongoing tensions with Iran, whether it signals an escalation or a move toward
NAWG Urges ITC to Revoke Duties on Phosphate Fertilizers
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) urged the United States International Trade Commission to revoke countervailing duty (CVD) orders on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco and Russia, citing significant economic harm to
Hoeven Outlines Role of Value-Added Ag in Supporting Stronger Farm Economy
VALLEY CITY, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today marked the grand opening of the Columbia Grain Pulse Processing Plant in Valley City. The 11,000 sq. ft. facility has the capacity to process 40,000 tons of pulse crops
American Sheep Industry Names Mike Michener as Executive Director
DENVER, CO – The American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Michener as its new Executive Director. Michener brings more than 35 years of leadership across agriculture, food systems, and public