Agriculture & Agricultural Markets (Test)
Test list, mainly US-focused. Farming, commodity market news, harvests, machinery, policy and farm management.
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EPA’s Zeldin aims for “perfect” WOTUS rule
Perfecting the Waters of the U.S. rule. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says the WOTUS has lacked clarity. “You could use a term like ‘drought’ or ‘low tide’ and not define it, and then we can finalize a decision and not define it. And it ends up being an imperfect WOTUS definition.” He tells Brownfield the
Record high diesel prices could change 2027 crop year plans
A north-central Ohio farmer says record-high fuel costs will likely have an impact on his plans for the 2027 crop year. Owen Niese says he’s carefully evaluating every decision. “We’re going to be making some different decisions on how much and where to spread fertilizer,” he says. “It’s also how much tillage do we do
Illinois denied federal disaster assistance in August storms
The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s decision to deny disaster assistance to several Illinois counties following a series of August storms is concerning. Jerry Costello says a letter from FEMA stated that assistance was “not warranted.” “We’ve had a lot of straight-line winds, not just tornadoes. Up
Primient expands regenerative agriculture efforts to help boost farmer profitability
A director of raw material procurement and trading says investments in regenerative agriculture could help strengthen the food supply chain and create opportunities for farmers. Brad Morrison is with corn-processor Primient. “We are promoting practices that can improve soil and water conservation,” he says. “We want to help producers produce more corn and help them
Strong yields highlight northeast Nebraska soybean harvest
A northeast Nebraska farmer says he’s harvesting the best soybean crop he’s ever raised. “We’ve seen from mid 70s to over 80 (bushels per acre.)” Michael Stanek says despite a few weather setbacks, he says it’s been an incredible start. “Evidently the beans liked the growing season and the late rains that we received.” He
Adding Mushrooms to the Market Garden
Welcome to episode 505 of Growers Daily! Today we are going to finally do some mushroom talk as promised, and we talk about how to store what produce where.
Documentation key to highway red dye diesel use
The associate director of transportation and infrastructure with the Illinois Farm Bureau says more guidance has been released for farmers wanting to use red dyed diesel on the highway. Rodney Knittel says documentation is key. “The Illinois Department of Revenue gave out a list of needed documentation, including, license plate number associated with the dye
Harvest reports continue to influence corn prices
An ag economist says harvest results and crop quality are among the key factors influencing the corn market right now. Allendale’s Greg McBride says the market has a clearer picture of this year’s crop. “There are going to be some quality concerns in some of these areas whether that’s corn or beans,” he said. “We’re
Midday Commentary 10/12/26- Arlan Suderman
A much quieter, mixed market trade to start the week on Monday. We break down more of the aftermath from the October WASDE report and talk markets with Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, in our Midday Commentary.
AgriTalk-October 12, 2026 AM
We get a Machinery Pete update from Greg Peterson on a recent auction he attended in Georgia, which includes his Pick of the Week. We meet new National Corn Growers Association president Matt Frostic of Michigan. And we hear from Texas State Representative James Talarico, who is running for the U.S. Senate in Texas, on his ag platform. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Seed industry watching farm bill and trade developments
The president and CEO of the American Seed Trade Association says several key policy issues remain on their agenda before the end of 2026. Andy LaVigne says getting a new five-year farm bill across the finish line is at the top of the list. “We really would hate to come back next year and have
Soybean discoloration reaches west central Missouri, but yields hold steady
A farmer in west central Missouri is finding discolored soybeans as he starts harvesting this week. “I think most everyone is seeing the same discoloration. They’re just kind of ugly, but the yield seems to be holding,” Tom Waters, a farmer in Ray County, tells Brownfield. “We’re not getting any dock for the discoloration, it’s
New and upgraded MU facilities aim to strengthen Missouri agriculture
The University of Missouri is expanding its ag research, education and workforce development capabilities with four new and upgraded facilities. That includes processing and equipment updates for Missouri Foundation Seed. Denny Mertz farms in eastern Missouri and is a board member on the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council, which supports the program. “It’s important for farmers
Diesel prices retreat slightly from September record
A fuel economist says over-the-road diesel prices have slightly backed off from their record high set late last month. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy, says diesel spiked to an all-time high of $6.52 per gallon on September 22nd. “It has fallen back to about $6.29 a gallon,” he said. “And with
Farmland value expectations reach record high in latest Ag Economy Barometer
An ag economist says farmers expect farmland values to remain strong according to the latest Ag Economy Barometer. Joana Colussi with Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture says the long-term farmland value expectations index reached a record high in September. “Alternative investments, interest rates, and inflation were all mentioned as the three factors having the biggest influence
Michigan State University completes state-of-the-art dairy research center
Michigan State University’s Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center is officially complete and fully operational. Barry Bradford is chair of dairy management in the Department of Animal Science. “The growth in what we can do here is amazing, and I’m not bashful about telling people for now, this is the best dairy research facility in the
USDA raises corn yield estimate, pressures grain markets
A market analyst says the USDA surprised grain traders with its corn yield increase in its October supply and demand report. Don Roose says the U.S. corn yield increased 2.7 bushels per acre from last month, now at an average 181.2 bushels per acre, and made some demand adjustments. “When you cut to the chase
MOFB welcomes expanded dyed diesel exemption, seeks tax clarity
Missouri is expanding its temporary dyed diesel exemption to all motorists, aligning with President Trump’s executive order on diesel tax relief. Garrett Hawkins, president of Missouri Farm Bureau, says it’s good to see farmers get some flexibility to address higher diesel prices. “Certainly, we appreciate at all levels, state and federal, leaders are looking at
What Farmers Need to Know About Fall Grain Cart Prices
In this episode, Andy Campbell and Tractor Zoom machinery expert Ryan Roossinck take a closer look at the 2026 grain cart market. Grain cart inventory is building on dealer lots, with days on lot up 33% and sales down roughly 40% year over year. They break down why grain carts are becoming more price-sensitive, how larger grain cart sizes contributed to today’s oversupply, and what could happen to prices heading into fall auction season.
456. World Food Championships’ Mike McCloud on building Food Sport + a faster feedback loop across the value chain
Picture a kitchen arena where 1,500 cooks from more than 40 countries have all won their way in — no open registrations, no fast track, just Golden Tickets earned at hundreds of qualifiers across the year. They cook in rounds, plate blind, and wait on the score.
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