Category: Ag News
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RAIL SLOWDOWNS RAISE CONCERNS AS SPRING SHIPPING PICKS UP
Concerns are building around rail service as spring shipping demand begins to ramp up across the Midwest. Grain movement, fertilizer deliveries, and livestock related shipments are all increasing this time of year, putting pressure on already tight rail capacity in some regions. Shippers are reporting slower turnaround times and limited car availability, raising concerns about…
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BREAKING: Fire Causes Evacuations and Road Closures across the Sandhills
Wildfires Continue to Burn Across Nebraska Sandhills UPDATE: 3/27/2026 – Fire crews remain active in the Nebraska Sandhills near Hyannis as wildfire conditions continue to challenge containment efforts and impact local ranch operations. Officials report that dry grass, gusty winds and low humidity have kept fire behavior unpredictable in the region. While some progress has…
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E15 WAIVER BACK IN PLAY AHEAD OF SUMMER DRIVING SEASON
Efforts are ramping up again to allow E15 gasoline sales through the summer months, a move that could impact both fuel prices and corn demand heading into peak driving season. E15, a blend containing 15% ethanol, is typically restricted during the summer due to federal regulations tied to air quality. Each year, however, pressure builds…
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CATTLE MARKET TIGHTNESS CONTINUES TO SUPPORT PRICES
Tight cattle supplies continue to underpin strength in the U.S. beef market, as producers navigate shrinking herd numbers and steady consumer demand. Analysts say years of drought-driven herd liquidation are still working through the system, leaving fewer animals available for market. That reduced supply has helped support both live and feeder cattle prices, even as…
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PLANTING SEASON PICKS UP AS WEATHER WINDOW OPENS ACROSS MIDWEST
Farmers across the Midwest are beginning to make progress in early spring fieldwork, as improving weather conditions provide a window for planting preparations. After a slow start tied to cooler temperatures and scattered moisture, conditions in several key growing areas have started to turn more favorable. Producers are taking advantage of drier soils to begin…
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Data centers compete with agriculture for land, power across rural America
Across the Plains and Corn Belt, a new kind of competition is emerging on the landscape—data centers versus agriculture. As demand for artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital storage continues to surge, tech companies are rapidly expanding data center development into rural areas, drawn by open land, access to transmission lines and proximity to renewable…