Crops
Trump’s upcoming talks raise hopes for U.S. soybeans, but China’s record purchases from Brazil and Argentina show America’s market share remains under heavy pressure.
Today, the Breugmans grow wheat, canola, and hay and raise cattle in their century-old ranching operation in Grangeville, Idaho.
On the radar right now are the Farm Service Agency, NRCS, and the Forest Service.
Grains and Commodities
Broader export demand helps stabilize prices and supports stronger marketing opportunities over time.
Smaller U.S. production and steady global demand could provide better pricing opportunities in 2026.
With record grain harvests and rising global ethanol demand, leaders across the ag and energy sectors are pushing for year-round E15 sales to mitigate the strain on grain trade.
Specialty Crops
The United Nations launched the Decade of Restoration Program to focus on protecting and rebuilding ecosystems around the globe.
Groups around the country are experimenting with methods of resurrecting a once abundant and beloved tree that was virtually wiped out by disease in the 20th century.
