Friday, January 2nd, 2026 Podcast
We saw a fairly quiet end of the week in the market trade as we started off 2026 trading officially on Friday. Cattle futures were the exception, finding great strength on the day. Kristi Van Ahn-Kjeseth with
Friday, December 26th, 2025 Program
As we near the end of what has been a volatile year for the markets and U.S. agriculture, we take a pause to recap 2025 and make a small wishlist for the year ahead when it comes
Wednesday, December 24th, 2025 Program
We saw a bit of that Santa Claus rally in the grain trade on Wednesday, led by the soy complex. Meantime, the livestock trade was a mixed bag as we headed into the Christmas holiday. Are we
Another Case of New World Screwworm
Mexico has confirmed two cases of New World Screwworm within a two-day span, including one detected in a six-day-old calf in the northern state of Tamaulipas. Meanwhile, Sue Martin with Ag & Investment shares her long-term outlook
Mixed and Quiet Market Trade to Start 2026
As we officially kickoff trade for 2026 (and close out the week) on Friday we see a mixed tone in grains and higher action in cattle. We talk markets with Arlan Suderman from StoneX in our Market
Reaction to FBA Payment Rates Announcement
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Just ahead of the new year this week, USDA announced the payment rates for the Farmer Bridge Assistance program. Price levels ranged from over $100 per acre for cotton and rice to $44.36 for
USDA Strengthens National Security and Protects Taxpayers by Standardizing Grant and Cooperative Agreement Requirements
(Washington, D.C.) —U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins signed a Secretary’s Memorandum directing all USDA agencies and staff offices to immediately adopt and implement the first-ever set of USDA General Terms and Conditions for all future awards. “Since Day
USDA Announces Commodity Payment Rates for Farmer Bridge Assistance Program
(Washington, D.C., December 31, 2025) – Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the next phase in the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program (FBA), the eligible commodity per-acre payment rates. As announced earlier this month by President Trump