U.S. Sorghum Crop Earns No. 1 Grade Again
LUBBOCK, TX – U.S. sorghum quality remained strong in the 2025/26 marketing year, with the […]
Month: March 2026
Walnut Profitability Pressured By Rising Costs And Competition
NASHVILLE, TN – Walnut producers are facing tighter margins as rising production costs and global […]
Cooperatives Face Pressure To Better Serve Younger Farmers
LUBBOCK, TX – Long-standing agricultural cooperatives may need to adapt their structure and services to […]
Consumers Continue Spending As Financial Pressures Continue Building
NASHVILLE, TN – Consumers are continuing to spend in early 2026, but growing financial pressure […]
Corn Exports Lead Weekly Grain Inspections Higher
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. grain export inspections were mixed for the week ending March 26, […]
Energy Sector Rebound Points To Higher Farm Costs
LUBBOCK, TX – Rising activity in the oil and gas sector is signaling renewed pressure […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Bob Maurer
Today’s guest is Bob Maurer. He is with Manduca Trading in Chicago, IL and available […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 03/30/2026
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
Easter Spending Rises As Food And Candy Costs
NASHVILLE, TN – Record Easter spending highlights strong consumer demand, even as rising costs of […]
Mississippi River Reopens As Freight Costs Begin Rising
NASHVILLE, TN – Grain transportation is shifting into spring mode as the Mississippi River system […]
Lower Shipping Costs Fail To Boost Soybean Exports
NASHVILLE, TN – U.S. soybean transportation costs declined late in 2025, but the improvement has […]
JBS Strike Enters Third Week Amid Labor Dispute
LUBBOCK, TX – A labor dispute at one of the nation’s largest beef processing facilities […]
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AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 03/27/2026
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
Corn And Soybean Exports Lead Weekly Sales Report
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. grain export demand remained solid in the latest weekly report, with […]
Weaker Dollar Offers Limited Boost To U.S. Exports
NASHVILLE, TN – A softer U.S. dollar is providing only modest support for agricultural exports, […]
Beef Value Chain Model Tracks Margins Across Stages
LUBBOCK, TX – A new model outlining the beef supply chain shows how value shifts […]
Conservation Funding Expands, But Farm-Level Impact Varies
WASHINGTON, DC – USDA conservation funding continues to grow, offering more opportunities for producers, though […]
U.S. Indonesia Trade Deal Expands Agricultural Market Access
LUBBOCK, TX – A new U.S.-Indonesia trade framework could expand market access for American agriculture, […]
U.S. Hog Inventory Shows Modest Growth Into Spring
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. hog herd is holding steady with slight growth, but forward-looking […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Mark Meckler
Today’s guest is Mark Meckler. He is the President of the Convention of States and […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 03/26/2026
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
Milk Prices Improve As Volatility Builds Into Spring
NASHVILLE, TN – Milk prices are improving in early 2026, but growing supplies and shifting […]
Iran Conflict Drives Volatility In Crop Margins Outlook
NASHVILLE, TN – Rising energy and fertilizer costs tied to the Iran conflict are rapidly […]
Cash Cattle Prices Slip As Beef Demand Strengthens
LUBBOCK, TX – Cash fed cattle prices have pulled back in recent weeks, even as […]
Brazil Soybean Crop Faces Export And Logistics Challenges
LUBBOCK, TX – Brazil is on track for a record soybean crop, but growing challenges […]
Farm Share Of Food Dollar Under Six Cents
WASHINGTON, DC – Farmers and ranchers continue receiving a small share of consumer food spending, […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Richard Fordyce
Today’s guest is Richard Fordyce. He is the Undersecretary for Farm Programs and Conservation at […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 03/25/2026
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
Middle East Conflict Disrupts Fuel And Fertilizer Flows
NASHVILLE, TN – Escalating conflict in the Middle East is disrupting key shipping lanes, driving […]
Farm Equipment Costs Climb Sharply Since 2019
NASHVILLE, TN – Rising equipment costs are adding pressure to farm budgets, increasing per-acre expenses […]
Rural Economy Weakens As Farm Income Pressures Persist
LUBBOCK, TX – Parts of rural America tied to row-crop agriculture are showing recession-like conditions, […]
USDA Expands Product Of USA Label Awareness Campaign
WASHINGTON, DC – USDA is promoting a stricter “Product of USA” label standard to improve […]
Cold Storage Stocks Show Mixed Supply Across Commodities
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. cold storage inventories are sending mixed signals across livestock and food […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Rep. Randy Feenstra
Today’s guest is Rep. Randy Feenstra. He is a member of the House Agriculture Committee […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 03/24/2026
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
Egg Output Climbs As Layer Flocks Keep Growing
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. egg production moved higher in February as layer numbers continued rebuilding, […]
U.S. Wheat Export Costs Fall Across Key Routes
WASHINGTON, DC – Lower shipping costs are improving the competitive position of U.S. wheat moving […]
Long-Term Farm Borrowing Costs Remain High Into 2026
NASHVILLE, TN – Long-term borrowing costs are expected to stay elevated at the farm gate, […]
Corn and Soybean Inspections Show Solid Export Demand
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. grain inspections improved this week, with corn and soybeans leading movement […]
Boxed Beef Prices Surge Early On Tight Supplies
LUBBOCK, TX – Wholesale beef prices are moving higher earlier than normal this year, signaling […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 03/23/2026
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
Kansas Soybean Crush Expansion Strengthens Local Market Opportunities
NASHVILLE, TN – Expanded soybean crush capacity in Kansas is creating stronger local markets and […]
Renewable Diesel Policy Uncertainty Clouds Soybean Crush Outlook
NASHVILLE, TN – Uncertainty surrounding federal biofuel policy is shaping the expansion of renewable diesel […]
Farm Bill Debate Continues As Deadline Nears Congress
LUBBOCK, TX – Lawmakers are working toward a new farm bill before the September deadline, […]
Milk Production Rises As Herd Expansion Continues Nationwide
WASHINGTON, DC – Milk production increased in February as herd growth and improved yields continue […]
Cattle On Feed Steady As Marketings Decline Nationwide
WASHINGTON, DC – Feedlot inventories held mostly steady in March, but sharply lower marketings signal […]
AgMarket.Net Estimates Show Shift Toward Soybeans In 2026
NASHVILLE, TN – Private acreage estimates point to a shift toward soybeans in 2026, offering […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 03/20/2026
Today’s episode features the latest in agribusiness news, markets and weather with Tony St. James […]
Global Cotton Stocks Rise As Demand Stays Flat
WASHINGTON, DC – Global cotton ending stocks are projected to reach their highest level since […]