Tag: Agriculture

  • Morning Markets on the Ranch. myradioranch.com

    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…

  • Farm Bill Uncertainty Drags Into Spring

    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…

  • Ag Groups React to EPA Biofuels Rule

    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…

  • RAIL SLOWDOWNS RAISE CONCERNS AS SPRING SHIPPING PICKS UP

    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…

  • Here’s your morning markets on The Ranch

    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…

  • Data centers compete with agriculture for land, power across rural America

    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…