Crops
With China’s pullback, U.S. sorghum producers must broaden their export markets. Building connections now could help stabilize prices and demand for the upcoming larger crop.
“Organic is less reliant on exports”
The CEO of the National Potato Council says folks are asking the right questions, but their concerns may be presumptive.
Grains and Commodities
Large carry-in stocks across major crops could limit price recovery in 2026/27 unless demand strengthens or weather-related supply reductions occur.
Cotton acres slipping as competing crops gain ground.
Rising Chinese feed output — especially for swine — signals sustained demand for protein meals and feed inputs, even when meat production growth appears modest.
Specialty Crops
Arbor Day event launches statewide effort led by 4-H and FFA
Effort aims to reduce wildfire risk and restore forests
Led by Sen. Rand Paul, lawmakers aim to prevent a November federal hemp ban, advocating for state control as farmers face planting uncertainties.