Grain Stocks, Cold Storage and Inventory Reports
Corn demand received another boost last week as ethanol production climbed to a five-week high.
Feed grain supplies may tighten in 2026/27, supporting higher corn and sorghum prices despite large crops.
USDA says federal biofuel policy and growing renewable diesel capacity are increasing demand for feedstocks.
Texas A&M economist John Robinson says speculative buying helped push ICE cotton futures sharply higher.
Smaller exporter crops and lower global stocks could keep wheat markets sensitive to weather, trade, and shifts in demand.
Farmers will soon be asked to help shape some of USDA’s most closely watched crop and inventory reports.
Ethanol production climbed to a four-week high while inventories fell to their lowest level since early October, according to energy data analyzed by the RFA.
John Mays with Central Life Sciences joins us to discuss the importance of pest management ahead of wheat storage and how protecting grain quality can support stronger marketing opportunities.
University of Arkansas researchers are working to help farmers reduce grain waste and get more value out of their crops.