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Markets

WASDE Preview: Strong Crush Demand, Ethanol Production, and Supply Chain Uncertainty Shape Grain Markets

Strong crush demand and rising ethanol production are pressuring feedstocks, as traders monitor storage risks and supply chain uncertainty and await the upcoming January WASDE report.

January 06, 2026 01:04 PM

Marion Kirkpatrick

Markets

U.S. Meat Exports Target Growing Global Middle Class as USMCA Trade Talks Loom

The U.S. Meat Export Federation plans to expand its global market presence in the New Year and says it is focusing its appeal on the growing middle class worldwide.

January 06, 2026 12:21 PM

Marion Kirkpatrick

Livestock

More Cases of New World Screwworm Detected Within 200 Miles of U.S. Border

New World Screwworm cases in Mexico, including one within 200 miles of the U.S. border, are adding pressure to livestock markets and trade decisions.

January 06, 2026 12:09 PM

RFD NEWS STAFF

USDA

USDA Announces Dr. Justin Benavidez as Chief Economist

Dr. Seth Meyer Concludes Service; Dr. Justin Benavidez Appointed USDA Chief Economist

January 06, 2026 11:17 AM

RFD NEWS STAFF

USDA

Food Insecurity Hits Highest Level Since 2014 as USDA Ends Long-Running Report

USDA data indicates that 13.7 percent of U.S. households experienced food insecurity in 2024, the highest rate since 2014, even as most households remained food secure.

January 05, 2026 03:58 PM

Marion Kirkpatrick

Agriculture

National Crop Progress and Agribusiness Update—Monday, January 5, 2026

Weather, Tight Supplies, and Planning Shape Farm Decisions

January 05, 2026 03:23 PM

Tony St. James