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Trends and takeaways from the October Cattle on Feed Report

Trends and takeaways from the October Cattle on Feed Report

USDA published the October Cattle on Feed Report on Friday and the report provided us clues on the direction of the United States cattle herd. The placements number was below trade expectations; USDA livestock analyst Anthony Fischer provides the data. Fischer says that the heifer retention rates do not show a substantial effort to rebuild the cattle herd right now. He says that a rebound in prices in recent weeks could be a factor in the heifer numbers. That was USDA livestock analyst Anthony...

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Diesel aid could drive farm payments to record levels

Diesel aid could drive farm payments to record levels

USDA’s new Harvest Fuel Relief Program could push government payments to farmers to a record $55.4 billion in 2026. According to Progressive Farmer, that’s if the estimated $8 billion in diesel assistance is distributed before year’s end. That would surpass the...

Farmers reaching limits of fertilizer efficiency

Farmers reaching limits of fertilizer efficiency

Farmers are being asked to do more with less, especially with fertilizer. With input costs remaining a concern and profit margins already stretched thin, producers are looking for every possible way to save money. But there is a limit to how much you can cut before...

Corn prices rally despite lack of news headlines

Corn prices rally despite lack of news headlines

After a few very busy weeks of market news, this week has been much slower. As a result, the markets haven’t had much to trade on so far. Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group said both the corn and soybeans have been very oversold. Moore said the markets may be...

Cattle demand remains strong despite tight supplies

Cattle demand remains strong despite tight supplies

Strong consumer demand continues to support the cattle market, even as producers manage historically small herd numbers and tighter supplies. Ethan Lane with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association said demand remains one of the brightest spots in agriculture today....

New active ingredients face long road to farmers

New active ingredients face long road to farmers

Uncertainty brings problems for everyone in agriculture that is trying to build long-term plans and make long-term decisions. In the case of companies that are trying to bring new active ingredients to market and give farmers new tools to battle weeds, pests, and...

Groups react to the EPA reallocation proposal

Groups react to the EPA reallocation proposal

The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to restore 100 percent of renewable fuel volumes waived through small refinery exemptions under the Renewable Fuel Standard, a move welcomed by corn and soybean farmers. The proposal would reallocate volumes waived for...

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U.S. Export Sales Report (10-22-26)

U.S. Export Sales Report (10-22-26)

A mixed export sales report continued the recent trends we have seen for corn and soybean demand. Allendale commodity broker Teddy Tarvis said the corn sales were disappointing again. On the other hand, Tarvis said the soybean sales were very strong again this week,...