Farm Futures

Biofuel demand is exploding and ending stocks are shrinking. The question is whether to lock in November futures above $12 or wait for “beans in the teens,” as traders watch the weather and Brazil. farmprogress.com/marketing/soyb…

Both farmland values and the stock market are due for a correction. Which will fall first? When either happens — and data points to futures finding a bottom — watch for a recession. farmprogress.com/farm-business/…

Ag Marketing IQ In Depth: Beef and grain futures are hitting multi-year highs, but rising production costs, drought and geopolitics demand farmers shift to strategic hedging. farmprogress.com/marketing/unce…

Farmers struggle with rising costs and feel unheard in Washington as input prices and policy concerns grow. farmprogress.com/farm-policy/ne…

Iowa farmer Matthew Kruse reports on tight financial conditions in South America, where he also farms with family in Mato Grosso, Brazil. The result may be a drop in the global competitor’s grain acres. farmprogress.com/crops/will-bra…

Export Report: Corn sales slumped lower. Soybean sales were also disappointing, while wheat sales found solid-week-over week gains. farmprogress.com/marketing/expo…

The Senate Agriculture Committee will hold a May 12 hearing on fertilizer supply and affordability issues facing U.S. farmers. Read more at the link below. farmprogress.com/farm-policy/se…

From not being able to feed itself to feeding the world in 50 years. That’s Brazil’s agricultural story. Farmers around the globe can learn three lessons from Brazil’s farming success. Read more at the link below. farmprogress.com/management/bra…

Farmers are smart to capitalize on $5 corn and $12 soybeans before USDA’s May reports and geopolitics threaten the markets. Here are six market points to consider: farmprogress.com/commentary/loc…

May crop report is a preliminary forecast that historically shifts significantly. Those who trade too heavily on them risk getting caught off guard later in the crop season. farmprogress.com/commentary/don…

Old crop soybean sales slumped to a marketing-year low in the week through April 30. Read more at the link below. farmprogress.com/marketing/expo…

Farmers expected a brief financial falter from new policies aimed at improving market access. Now struggling to stay in business, some question the administration’s strategy. farmprogress.com/farm-business/…

Justices offered mixed signals on whether federal pesticide law preempts state failure-to-warn claims after a $1.25 million Missouri verdict over non-Hodgkin lymphoma. farmprogress.com/farm-policy/su…

The legislation passed 224-200 after heated debate, but critics argue it ignores high costs, tariffs and the need for direct aid to producers. farmprogress.com/farm-policy/fa…

Former U.S. ambassador Kip Tom praises Trump’s farm wins but urges action on trade deals, fertilizer costs and strengthening the U.S. supply chain. farmprogress.com/farm-policy/ki…

The CAPE system lets agribusinesses seek tariff refunds on imports. Whether savings reach farms depends on suppliers and farmers' willingness to ask. farmprogress.com/management/can…

@ReutersAg @GoddessofGrain Isn’t the ISDA led by a woman? Why isn’t Brooke Rollins standing up for female farmers?

Trump administration rejects women picked for soybean board, appoints men instead - reuters.com/sustainability…

In a new Farmer’s Keeper survey, growers say they plan to plant substantially fewer corn acres. With high fuel and fertilizer prices, soybeans emerge as a key profit driver. farmprogress.com/commentary/new…

With urea stuck and diesel rising, compare break-evens for corn, wheat and soy to protect profit this season. farmprogress.com/marketing/fert…

Across agriculture, women are helping guide decisions that will shape the 2026 season and beyond. In the May digital editions, we’re sharing stories from women who are navigating change and planning for the future. 📰 Sign up today: farmprogress.com/women-in-the-f…