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What to expect in the January WASDE report
The January USDA WASDE report will be released on Monday January 12th and while we don’t know what changes will be made, if there are changes, they could move the ag marketplace. Matt Bennett of AgMarket.net says that if we get a January WASDE report similar to 2025 it could provide a bullish boost to the grains and oilseeds markets. Bennett says that while we can’t count on similar changes to the January WASDE report of 2025, a similar outcome would be welcomed by growers. He also says to...
Agoro Carbon looks back on successes in 2025
The new year is finally upon us, and the carbon market industry is riding a big wave of momentum out of 2025. Clay Craighton, regional sales manager with Agoro Carbon, said the carbon market industry is starting to get taken more seriously by some of the top companies...
Transportation uncertainty will continue in 2026
Heading into 2026, U.S. agriculture faces questions about transportation challenges. Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition, said no one likes uncertainty. Steenhoek said one of the biggest challenges has been the consistently low water...
Rethinking feed additives as cattle management tool
Feed additives have long been part of livestock production, but the way they are being evaluated is changing. As margins tighten and performance pressures increase, producers are taking a closer look at how additives fit into overall herd management, particularly...
Using soil tests to adjust nutrient applications in 2026
When it comes to having a successful crop season, soil nutrition is key. But it’s not just about having the proper nutrients in the soil- farmers need to focus on making sure those nutrients are available to the crops at the right time. Derek Emerine, national...
Farmers and ranchers encourage to share thoughts on WOTUS
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed a new Waters of the U.S. Rule to give U.S. agriculture more clarity on what constitutes an actual water of the U.S. The public comment deadline is rapidly approaching. Courtney Briggs, senior director of government affairs...
Disease pressures and the livestock sector in 2025
Disease pressures in the livestock sector featured prominently in 2025 across the spectrum from poultry to cattle. Two of the biggest stories about animal diseases in the past year were highly pathogenic avian influenza and New World screwworm. Former USDA Chief...
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Resetting the ag marketplace as 2026 begins
The final two trading weeks of 2025 were a little quiet. With traders squaring positions and days off from trading for holidays in the middle of each week, volume was light. Normal trading volume will resume next week with a full week of trading ahead of some...
China’s soybean strategy raises questions for U.S. farmers
Efforts by China to reduce its reliance on imported soybeans are raising questions about the long-term outlook for U.S. soybean exports, analysts say. China, the world’s largest soybean buyer, has been encouraging lower soybean meal use in livestock feed and expanding...
Agoro Carbon looks back on successes in 2025
The new year is finally upon us, and the carbon market industry is riding a big wave of momentum out of 2025. Clay Craighton, regional sales manager with Agoro Carbon, said the carbon market industry is starting to get taken more seriously by some of the top companies...
Transportation uncertainty will continue in 2026
Heading into 2026, U.S. agriculture faces questions about transportation challenges. Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition, said no one likes uncertainty. Steenhoek said one of the biggest challenges has been the consistently low water...
Rethinking feed additives as cattle management tool
Feed additives have long been part of livestock production, but the way they are being evaluated is changing. As margins tighten and performance pressures increase, producers are taking a closer look at how additives fit into overall herd management, particularly...
