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Grain and Livestock Futures Move in Opposite Directions Early in the New Year Grain and livestock futures are starting the new year on sharply different paths, highlighting contrasting supply-and-demand forces across the agricultural markets. While corn and soybean futures remain under technical pressure, cattle markets continue to surge to new highs driven by animal health concerns and border restrictions. In …
Agri-Marketing Stock Index Reviews Agricultural Stock Performance in 2025 After reviewing how 48 major agricultural commodities performed during 2025, attention now turns to the Agri-Marketing Stock Index and how leading agricultural stocks fared over the past 12 months. The results show solid gains for several key companies tied to global crop production, farm inputs, and agricultural equipment, reflecting continued investment …
USDA Releases Farmer Bridge Assistance Program Payment Rates The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has officially released the long-awaited payment rates for the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program, providing clarity and certainty for producers planning the 2026 growing season. Announced late last year, the FBA Program delivers $12 billion in total assistance, with $11 billion allocated to row crop farmers …
Syngenta Highlights Key Agricultural Policy Issues Shaping U.S. Farming Strong agricultural policy and effective regulatory oversight remain critical to the success of U.S. agricultural production. Earlier this year, we caught up with Val Dolcini, Head of Public Affairs North America with Syngenta, to discuss the federal ag policy issues the company is closely monitoring and why they matter for farmers. …
Valent USA Emphasizes Conservation Practices That Deliver Results for Growers Conservation practices continue to play an increasingly important role in modern agricultural production, especially as growers face tighter margins and rising input costs. To learn more about how conservation and profitability can work together, we caught up with Tiffany Dean, Vice President of Sustainable Solutions with Valent USA, to discuss …
Commodities Wrap Up 2025 with Metals and Livestock Leading the Way As we wipe the slate clean and begin a new year, it’s worth taking a final look back at how major commodities performed during 2025. Reviewing a list of 48 tracked commodities, the past year delivered clear winners, with precious metals dominating the top of the rankings and livestock …
Propane Education and Research Council Highlights Funding Opportunities for Farmers The Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) is reminding agricultural producers about funding opportunities designed to help offset the cost of investing in propane-powered equipment on the farm. These incentives are aimed at expanding propane use in agriculture while improving efficiency, reliability, and energy resilience for producers. We caught up …
Rural Georgia REACH Program Aims to Strengthen Connectivity During Disasters The Rural Georgia REACH Program is working to provide critical communication support to rural communities during times of natural disaster. The initiative was developed to address a major challenge faced by emergency responders and residents alike: the loss of connectivity when disasters strike. Reliable communication can be the difference between …
Year-End Commodity Review Shows Precious Metals and Cattle Leading the Way As we approach the end of the calendar year, commodity markets are providing plenty to talk about. We’ve highlighted a rare and historic market signal: crude oil and silver crossing the $60 mark at the same time. That event has only happened twice in recorded history, with the last …
Peanut Market Update: Higher Supplies and Slower Demand Pressure Prices Peanut farmers across the Southeast are wrapping up this year’s crop as peanuts continue to move into buying points. Some buying points have already shut down for the season, and prices remain under pressure as supplies outpace demand. According to recent data, peanut supplies are running about 34 percent higher …
