Tag: Agriculture
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Strong Cattle Prices Slow Herd Rebuild
Cattle producers continue to favor selling over holding back heifers, slowing efforts to rebuild the U.S. herd. Despite near-record prices, many producers are choosing immediate returns instead of retaining replacement females. Strong feeder markets are making it hard to pass up current opportunities. At the same time, feed costs, pasture conditions and risk management concerns…
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Morning Markets on the Ranch. myradioranch.com
Here’s your morning markets on the Ranch — myranchradio.com: Cattle markets remain the leader, with live and feeder futures holding strong near recent highs. Tight supplies and steady beef demand continue to support the complex, with cash trade holding firm. In the grains, corn is slightly lower as planting expectations build, but downside is limited…
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Farm Bill Uncertainty Drags Into Spring
Uncertainty around the next farm bill is continuing to hang over agriculture as lawmakers remain divided on several key issues. While both parties agree updates are needed, disagreements over nutrition spending, disaster aid and regulatory provisions are slowing progress. One of the biggest sticking points remains the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which makes up a…
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Ag Groups React to EPA Biofuels Rule
Farm groups are weighing in after the EPA finalized new Renewable Fuel Standard blending levels—and for agriculture, the reaction is largely positive. The updated rule sets biofuel blending requirements for 2026 and 2027 at some of the highest levels ever, signaling stronger long-term demand for corn and soybean oil. Ag organizations say the move brings…
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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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Here’s your morning markets on The Ranch
myradioranch.com Cattle markets continue to hold firm, with tight supplies keeping underlying support in place across the complex. Live cattle remain near recent highs, while feeder cattle are still seeing strength tied to limited availability and steady demand from buyers. In the grain trade, corn and soybean markets are mostly steady to mixed as planting…