Tuesday, January 13th, 2026 Program
It was a quieter day in the grain markets as we continue to digest the bearish USDA data that was released on Monday. Meantime, feeder cattle led live cattle sharply higher on the day Tuesday. Brian Splitt
Monday, January 12th, 2026 Program
On Monday, USDA released a ton of data with it’s January report dump and most people were of the opinion that the numbers were bearish for the market outlook moving forward. We discuss the surprising changes to
Friday, January 9th, 2026 Program
As we close out the week of trade, we see a fairly quiet grain trade as it seems we are gearing up for Monday’s USDA data dump. We preview what the USDA reports could look like (including
At Farm Bureau Convention, Secretary Rollins Announces Dairy Margin Coverage Expansion and Section 32 Purchases of U.S. Commodities
(Anaheim, CA, January 13, 2026) – Yesterday at the 107th American Farm Bureau Federation Convention, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced expanded enrollment for 2026 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program and new Section 32 commodity purchases that
Cattle Charge Higher as WASDE Ripples Through the Trade
Markets at the close were still digesting Monday’s WASDE and USDA reports, with ongoing discussion around how soybeans and cattle are reacting as geopolitical tensions build once again. China hosted another reserve sale, adding to the global
Ag Committee Leaders Press for Urgent H-2A Reform as Farm Labor Concerns Dominate Farm Bureau Convention
Leaders of the House and Senate agriculture committees highlighted the need for urgent H-2A labor reform while gathering at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual convention in Anaheim, California, on Sunday, as lawmakers and farm groups alike
ARC/PLC Enrollment Delayed Until After 2026 Planting Season
Enrollment for the USDA’s ARC and PLC safety net programs will not open until after the 2026 planting season, marking a notable shift in how and when producers make risk management decisions. AgroLatam reported the delay as
Agriculture Emerges as Key Battleground in 2026 Midterm Fight
As the 2026 midterm election season heats up, agriculture is becoming a central point of political debate as both parties work to secure rural, farm, and small business support. Senate GOP Leader John Thune says last summer’s