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Diesel near $6 per gallon raises harvest and transportation costs while adding another expense to already-tight farm margins. Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalition discusses rising diesel prices, transportation costs, and their impact on farmers.
Roger McEowen discusses the federal court ruling on H-2A wage rates and its implications for agricultural employers.
Strong U.S. demand for Argentine lean beef is giving exporters an attractive alternative to China, according to USDA Foreign Agricultural Service staff in Buenos Aires.
Higher prices could make winter wheat more competitive as producers plan for 2027.
The new quota program could strengthen demand for U.S. cotton while raising concerns for textile manufacturers.
Lower feed costs are encouraging producers to keep cattle longer and add more weight.