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Growing biofuel use is helping support domestic soybean crush demand.
Growers are reevaluating fertilizer strategies as they plan for the 2027 crop.
CoBank says beef-on-dairy is playing a major role in the changing market.
Soy Transportation Coalition’s Mike Steenhoek discusses how rising diesel costs affect grain delivery decisions and how farmers can use their free calculator to compare transportation costs and protect profitability.
Jess Peterson says January could bring a strong start if global pressures ease.
GasBuddy says Chinese production and Russian oil remain key factors for diesel supplies.
The special provision giving producers the higher of ARC or PLC for 2025 will not continue next year.
Higher shipping costs could make U.S. grain less competitive overseas.
The planned UAE facility could create a new annual export outlet for American corn growers.
Slower exports and stronger foreign competition are weighing on the U.S. pork sector.
ASFMRA’s Spencer Smith discusses farmland lease negotiations and the financial considerations facing landowners and farm operators as they head into the 2027 crop year.
NCBA says greater efficiency is allowing the industry to produce more beef with fewer cattle.