Business
UT Extension’s Charles Denney visits a Weakley County farm to see how growers and University of Tennessee Extension specialists are working to expand canola production in the Volunteer State.
USDA adjusted accumulated beef exports down by nearly 114,000 metric tons, stating those exports were reported in error.
New revenue protection coverage will be available in select counties across 12 states beginning with the 2027 crop year.
A new CoBank report says higher food prices continue influencing consumer spending and the broader agricultural economy.
Cattle futures eased as traders weighed inflation and consumer demand, while robust auction activity under tight herd supplies and new export opportunities continued to support the beef outlook.
Markets await USDA’s July WASDE report as analysts monitor global corn production, China’s soybean demand, weather, and shifting trade dynamics.
Farm CPA Paul Neiffer explains USDA’s updated guidance on ARC and PLC payment limits for the 2025 and 2026 program years.
The proposed agreement would expand access to diagnostic tools and repair information for farmers and independent mechanics.
Lower fertilizer and diesel prices could reduce operating costs, though geopolitical risks remain.
Higher shipments of ethanol and feed coproducts provided another boost for corn demand.
A new Purdue survey found rising production costs continue to weigh on farm finances and investment decisions.
Beef-on-dairy and longer feeding periods are helping producers navigate historically small herd sizes.
North American trade numbers are sending mixed signals for U.S. agriculture as the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) faces renewed attention.
New NCGA data compares U.S. and Brazilian input costs while highlighting corn’s contribution to the U.S. economy.
The National Federation of Independent Business says 32 percent of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill, up three points from May.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Livestock Marketing Economist Dr. David Anderson reports that May marked the 15th straight month of year-over-year milk production growth.
Markets
Dry conditions, tight cattle supplies and border challenges continue to shape the outlook for the U.S. beef industry.
The United Soybean Board says innovation across a range of product development sectors continues to drive demand for soybean oil — from asphalt and sneakers to asphalt and animal feed.
USDA data show Spain remains an important export market for several U.S. agricultural commodities.
Trade
USDA’s July WASDE report projects the smallest U.S. wheat crop since 1970, tighter corn stocks, stronger soybean exports, larger cotton supplies, and higher cattle prices.
A June 30 sustainability analysis notes that beef, dairy, pork, poultry, sheep, goats, and aquaculture all face different production realities.
Chinese customs data point to state directed purchases of U.S. soybeans alongside private imports from Brazil and Argentina.