Cotton Stocks Tighten As Mill Use Moves Higher
LUBBOCK, TX – Cotton prices could get more support in 2026/27 as global mill use […]
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Biofuel Policy Drives Soybean Oil Demand Higher Again
NASHVILLE, TN – U.S. soybean oil demand is expected to climb in 2026/27 as federal […]
Global Oilseed Output Rises As Biofuel Demand Grows
NASHVILLE, TN – Global oilseed production is forecast to reach a record in 2026/27 as […]
Global Wheat Supplies Tighten As Exporter Crops Fall
WASHINGTON, DC _ USDA’s Economic Research Service says the global wheat outlook is tightening as […]
Corn Supply Falls While Feed Grain Prices Rise
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. feed grain supplies are expected to tighten in 2026/27, even with […]
Vegetable Imports Play Uneven Role In U.S. Supply
NASHVILLE, TN – U.S. vegetable supplies still depend heavily on imports for some products, but […]
Farms Receive Smaller Share Of Each Food Dollar
LUBBOCK, TX – U.S. farms received 11.8 cents of every dollar spent on domestically produced […]
USDA Sees Food Prices Rising Again In 2026
WASHINGTON, DC – USDA expects food prices to rise again in 2026, with restaurant prices […]
Farmers Broaden Risk Strategies Beyond Crop Insurance Programs
LUBBOCK, TX – Farmers and ranchers are using a broader mix of tools to manage […]
Poultry Production Expands While Prices And Exports Face Pressure
WASHINGTON, DC -Broiler and egg production are increasing in 2026, but weaker export demand and […]
Rural Population Growth Driven By Migration Gains Recently
LUBBOCK, TX – Rural population trends are shifting, with more people moving into rural areas […]
Pork Production Expands Slightly As Demand Supports Prices
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. pork production is expected to increase modestly in 2026, supported by […]
Peanut Butter Demand Climbs As Protein Value Gains
NASHVILLE, TN – Peanut butter demand is strengthening as consumers look for affordable protein options, […]
Milk Production Expands While Prices And Exports Strengthen
WASHINGTON, DC – Rising milk production is increasing supply in 2026, but stronger exports and […]
Tight Cattle Supplies Support Prices Despite Lower Production
WASHINGTON, DC – Tight cattle supplies are continuing to support strong prices in 2026, even […]
Beginning Farmers Face Challenges But Show Paths Forward
LUBBOCK, TX – New research from USDA’s Economic Research Service highlights both the challenges and […]
Rural Population Growth Signals Post-Pandemic Economic Stabilization
NASHVILLE, TN – Rural America added population from 2023 to 2024, marking continued recovery from […]
USDA Sees Livestock Output Firming Despite Price Pressures
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. livestock production is expected to remain resilient in 2026, with stronger […]
Farm Bankruptcies Rise, Credit Conditions Weaken in 2025
NASHVILLE, TN- Farm bankruptcies are rising in 2025, signaling a return to the financial pressures […]
Soybean Crush Demand Surging Across Midwest States
LUBBOCK, TX – The U.S. soybean industry is undergoing a major shift, with more beans […]
Nonfamily Farms Operate More Acres, Produce More Value
LUBBOCK, TX – A new USDA Economic Research Service report finds that nonfamily farms operate […]
USDA Examines Soil Health Practice Profitability Trends
NASHVILLE, TN – A new USDA report details how soil health practices such as conservation […]