Thursday, April 23rd, 2026 Program
Weather worries impacted the Kansas City wheat market on Thursday as the trade surged higher, spilling over into Chicago and Minneapolis wheat too. Cotton also saw some consolidation and support from the dry weather in the south
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 Program
At midweek, the commodity and livestock markets seem to be searching the latest Middle East headlines and weather forecasts for some direction. We break down the latest when it comes to energies, grains, livestock and financials with
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 Program
Soybean oil surged again on Tuesday, which helped support soybeans in general. The grain markets continue to watch weather and headlines as we search for price direction while it was a mixed day in livestock. Jacob Burks
Oil Corporations Attempt to Derail Legislation That Lowers Fuel Prices
The leader of the National Corn Growers Association this week called out several major companies trying to derail legislation that would allow for the year-round sale of fuels with 15% ethanol blends, also referred to as E15.
USDA Wants More Farmers Included in Surveys
The USDA is planning changes to its crop reporting process after a sharp decline in farmer participation raised concerns about data reliability. Officials say response rates for the agency’s March 31 planting intentions report fell to 37.6
Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments in Glyphosate Lawsuit
The United States Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on April 27 in Durnell v. Monsanto, a closely watched case involving allegations that exposure to the herbicide Roundup caused cancer. The lawsuit, brought by a Missouri
USDA Advances Reorganization and Restructuring of the Research, Education, and Economics Mission Area to Improve Efficiency and Better Serve American Farmers
(Washington, D.C., April 23, 2026) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Research, Education, and Economics (REE) Mission Area today announced a reorganization and leadership restructuring to better align its work with USDA priorities, improve operational efficiency, and deliver
Fischer Questions Ag Secretary on Wildfire Disaster Assistance, Improving FSA Processes
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, questioned U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins on how the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) can deliver disaster assistance faster, including improving Farm Service