winter wheat

Winter Wheat Condition Index

We keep an eye on winter wheat as harvest continues to roll north. Along with weekly condition ratings, USDA puts out a weekly wheat condition index. It encompasses a variety of factors. The 10-year average for winter wheat in this part of early June, 327. The index this week in Oklahoma scored a record low, 219. But it gets worse as you move north. …

Seth Meyers

Seth Myers Retires As Chief Economist

USDA Ag Outlook Enters a New Era as Chief Economist Seth Meyers Retires The name Seth Meyers may not be familiar to most farmers and ranchers, but within the world of farm broadcasting and agricultural markets, his influence has been significant. Meyers is retiring after serving as USDA’s Chief Economist since 2021, marking the end of a key chapter for …

crop report

Upcoming Crop Report Provides Needed Data

Traders Anticipate Market Shifts Ahead of November USDA Crop Report After a two-month data gap, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is set to release its long-awaited crop report, which could bring significant movement to the grain markets. The last official supply and demand report was issued on September 12, leaving traders, exporters, and producers without updated figures during the …

soybean

Anticipating Monday’s USDA Crop Report

The USDA Crop Report should keep grain and livestock futures in a narrow range. Mark Oppoold has the report. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts …