Tuesday, December 16th, 2025 Podcast
As we near the end of the year, the cattle market has really been the star of the markets in 2025. But that doesn’t mean that high prices bring high profitability, does it? That’s one of many
Monday, December 15th, 2025 Podcast
Monday’s market action had a bit of a “risk-off” flavor to it, especially in the grains and oilseeds. However, we did finished somewhat mixed on the session as we’ve hit the halfway point of December and the
Friday, December 12th, 2025 Podcast
We saw selling in cattle futures on Friday after another fairly strong week in futures and cash trade while lean hogs seem to be finding support as well. Meantime, the soybean complex found selling pressure as well
Wheat and Crude Oil Continue to Lead the Trade
Wheat and crude oil continued to lead the trade, with energy markets reacting to reports of some oil shipments turning around that were headed to Venezuela. In the grain pits, corn and soybeans remain under supply pressure
House Passes Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Monday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025. The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act provides schools with the flexibility to offer flavored and unflavored
Growth Energy Urges Swift Action on China’s Unfulfilled Agricultural Trade Commitments
WASHINGTON, D.C.—As the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) heard testimony today on its Section 301 investigation into China’s implementation of the Phase One trade agreement, Growth Energy’s written comments highlighted significant shortfalls in Chinese purchases of U.S. ethanol and other agricultural commodities, and urged the administration
2025 in Review: How Agriculture Persevered Through Challenges This Year
It’s fair to say that 2025 has been a year of meaningful progress for agriculture, on top of some very big challenges. Farm Bureau helped farmers and ranchers across the country navigate the roller coaster ride. From
Consumers Souring on Sugar?
Are consumers souring on sugar? Perhaps so. One bit of evidence came from New York Jets edge rusher Jermaine Johnson. In preparing to face the Baltimore Ravens, the rusher said he had been “staying off sugary drinks