U.S. farmers are expected to plant more cotton acres in 2026, while cutting back on rice. Upland cotton planted is pegged at 9.51 million acres, up 4% from 2025, at least partially tied to textile demand expectations. Planted area for rice is seen at 2.319 million acres, falling 18% on the year due to slower […]
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At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, optimistic about the week’s business. April live cattle closed $3.47
May corn $4.57 and 3/4, up 2 centsMay soybeans $11.71, up 11 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal $316.40, up $1.50May soybean
Sorghum planted area is projected to decline in 2026. The USDA expects 6.12 million acres of to be planted to sorghum
The president of AgResource Company says higher costs of production for corn could result in a long-term shift toward more soybean acres in the U.S.
A veterinarian says producer education and herd monitoring are critical to protecting the U.S. cattle herd from New World screwworm. Dr.
The president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association says he’s disappointed there’s still no permanent solution for nationwide, year-round E15.
The USDA expects 50.113 million acres of hay to be harvested in 2026. That would be up 1% on the year,
The USDA says it’s taking steps to improve grazing access on federal lands to help strengthen the U.S. cattle industry.
A petroleum group says the EPA’s new biofuel blending requirements will cost consumers and taxpayers more. Geoff Cooper with the Renewable Fuels Association
