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Where Did All The Corn Acres And Principal Crop Acres Go? The Two Biggest Questions In USDA's Big Prospective Plantings Report
Where Did All The Corn Acres And Principal Crop Acres Go? The Two Biggest Questions In USDA's Big Prospective Plantings Report

USDA says farmers intend to plant 90 million acres of corn this year, which was lower than what the trade expected leading into USDA's big Prospective Plantings report.

USDA Shocks the Markets with 90 Million Corn Acre Estimate:  Where do Corn and Soybean Prices Go From Here?
USDA Shocks the Markets with 90 Million Corn Acre Estimate: Where do Corn and Soybean Prices Go From Here?

USDA provides bullish reports for corn, but neutral to bearish for soybeans and wheat. Brian Splitt, AgMarket.Net, has details.

APHIS Now Thinks Wild Birds Are to Blame for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza's Arrival on Four U.S. Dairies
APHIS Now Thinks Wild Birds Are to Blame for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza's Arrival on Four U.S. Dairies

The livestock industry continues to grapple with the first confirmed cases of HPAI in cattle, while federal and state agencies continue to assure consumers there's no concern about the safety of the U.S. milk supply.

Markets Chop Ahead of Report and Month End:  What Will the Markets Trade After the Reports?
Markets Chop Ahead of Report and Month End: What Will the Markets Trade After the Reports?

Grain and livestock markets see 2-sided trade Thursday morning ahead of month end and USDA data. What will the markets trade after the reports? Randy Martinson, Martinson Ag, has insight.

The Untold Farmer Stories Of Ukraine: Q&A With Howard Buffett
The Untold Farmer Stories Of Ukraine: Q&A With Howard Buffett

Farmer and philanthropist Howard Buffett held a fireside chat during the 2024 Top Producer Summit to share his experiences visiting the front line of Ukraine over the past two years.

Tax Credits and Carbon Capture: How Ethanol Plants Offset Costs
Tax Credits and Carbon Capture: How Ethanol Plants Offset Costs

Ethanol plants are exploring carbon capture technologies to reduce their carbon intensity (CI) scores and qualify for tax credits.

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Traders Await New News From Today’s All Important USDA Report.

Today’s USDA report is often regarded as one of the more meaningful reports of the year which often comes with volatile market reactions. Will we see the same this year?

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Cattle Futures Under Heavy Pressure on Tuesday

Cattle futures trade sharply lower in Tuesday’s session. How much more downside is left?

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Grain Markest Slide Lower Ahead of the USDA Report

Corn and soybean futures had a weaker close on Tuesday which has led to follow-through pressure in the early morning trade. Where's support?

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Will the Selling Continue Following Friday's Cattle on Feed Report?

Cattle futures were under pressure on Friday, ahead of the monthly Cattle on Feed report. With a slightly bearish tone, will the selling continue into this week's trade?