Business
A Reuters report shows China has a soybean “glut,” finding stockpiles at Chinese ports are at record levels, with crushers there holding the most supplies since 2017.
“If this workforce gets even tighter and tighter, you know, it’s going to drive some folks out of production.”
“Ethanol was very competitive as a fuel last year.”
“We just want to make sure a Farm Bill doesn’t fall off the radar screen.”
“Top of mind across all of agriculture is to see a Farm Bill get across the finish line.”
Markets
Export growth remains key for grain profitability.
NCGA Chief Economist Krista Swanson discusses the evolving role of ethanol in the current energy crisis, opportunities for expanding corn discusses the evolving role of ethanol in the current marketdemand, and the industry’s outlook moving forward.
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins surveys Nebraska wildfire damage as cattle losses, tight supplies, rising imports, and beef industry investigations impact U.S. markets. Roger McEowen outlines legal and tax considerations for ranchers recovering from wildfire damage.
Trade
The USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum highlights modest price support from tighter supplies across cotton, grains, dairy, livestock, and sugar into 2026.
The global rice surplus outweighs tighter U.S. supplies, pressuring prices.
Smaller supplies could support cotton prices despite weak demand.