Tuesday, January 20th, 2026 Program
Plenty of outside market volatility was seen on Tuesday amid the geopolitical headlines running wild the last several days. Meanwhile, it was a quieter day in grains and livestock to start the short trading week. Matt Bennett
Friday, January 16th, 2026 Program
Newly reported New World Screwworm cases in Mexico on Thursday and words of warning from Texas ag officials found their way into cattle market sentiment and trade on Friday as we had a sharply lower day in
Thursday, January 15th, 2026 Program
Soybeans saw decent strength on Thursday with another large crush number out from NOPA along with good export sales numbers. Meanwhile, the corn market continues to struggle under the weight of USDA’s big surprises from Monday. Was
Weather Starting to Play a Role
Weather is back in the market spotlight, from South America to U.S. winter wheat, with calving season now underway. Add in strong crude oil, a weaker dollar, and New World screwworm moving closer to the U.S., and
Cold Snap Grips Upper Midwest as South America Faces Uneven Rains and Rising Heat
Weather conditions across the United States were relatively calm over the long holiday weekend, with much of the country staying dry. Scattered snow showers moved through parts of the Midwest, while areas of the Southeast picked up
Farm Credit Council Backs Expanded Agriculture Assistance and Higher FSA Loan Limits in Continuing Resolution
Farm Credit Council President and CEO Christy Seyfert issued a statement following renewed calls from Senate agriculture leaders to include expanded agriculture assistance in the upcoming continuing resolution, as lawmakers work to prevent a lapse in federal
ADM to Close Flour Milling Operations at Lincoln, Nebraska Facility
ADM Milling Co. will cease flour milling operations at its Lincoln, Nebraska complex, a move that reflects broader consolidation trends across the U.S. milling sector while leaving other functions at the site intact. The company confirmed that
USDA Workforce Fell by More Than 20,000 Employees in 2025 as Agency Prepares for Expanded 2026 Responsibilities
One of the least visible workforce developments of 2025 — the departure of more than 20,000 employees from the U.S. Department of Agriculture — became public just before the week between Christmas and New Year’s, a period