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Rising Prime beef production has prompted the USDA to review grading standards as cattle producers navigate quality changes, screwworm concerns, and ongoing market volatility.
USDA says strong export demand and large grain supplies are increasing pressure on the nation’s transportation system.
USDA is reviewing grading standards to determine whether current quality grades continue to distinguish premium beef.
USDA will cover up to 75 percent of organic certification costs through the program. USDA officials say growers may also have additional opportunities for support through state-level programs.
Wheat Supplies Tighten As Summer Weather Shapes Production
Wheat production forecast down 7 million from June and the lowest since 1970/71. Winter wheat saw the largest adjustment. Global wheat stocks also moved lower as consumption increased and supplies tightened.
USDA’s July WASDE report projects the smallest U.S. wheat crop since 1970, tighter corn stocks, stronger soybean exports, larger cotton supplies, and higher cattle prices.
USDA adjusted accumulated beef exports down by nearly 114,000 metric tons, stating those exports were reported in error.
South Texas producers remain on alert for New World screwworm, stressing that reporting suspected cases is key to expanding sterile fly releases and slowing its spread.
New revenue protection coverage will be available in select counties across 12 states beginning with the 2027 crop year.
The Bureau of Land Management says the adoption event is part of a broader effort to manage herd populations and protect western rangelands.
Markets await USDA’s July WASDE report as analysts monitor global corn production, China’s soybean demand, weather, and shifting trade dynamics.
Farm CPA Paul Neiffer explains USDA’s updated guidance on ARC and PLC payment limits for the 2025 and 2026 program years.
USDA data show Spain remains an important export market for several U.S. agricultural commodities.
Latest: Crop Progress Reports
Weather remains the biggest market driver as corn pollinates, while Guatemala’s E10 mandate and growing demand in Latin America create new opportunities for U.S. ethanol exports.
Wheat Supplies Tighten As Summer Weather Shapes Production
Wheat production forecast down 7 million from June and the lowest since 1970/71. Winter wheat saw the largest adjustment. Global wheat stocks also moved lower as consumption increased and supplies tightened.
Latest: WASDE Reports
Wheat production forecast down 7 million from June and the lowest since 1970/71. Winter wheat saw the largest adjustment. Global wheat stocks also moved lower as consumption increased and supplies tightened.
USDA’s July WASDE report projects the smallest U.S. wheat crop since 1970, tighter corn stocks, stronger soybean exports, larger cotton supplies, and higher cattle prices.
Markets await USDA’s July WASDE report as analysts monitor global corn production, China’s soybean demand, weather, and shifting trade dynamics.