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In a 34-17 vote, the House Agriculture Committee has approved a new Farm Bill proposal, advancing the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 after a lengthy markup session.
A wet, active weather pattern across the Eastern Corn Belt could delay early planting this spring. Meteorologist Matt Griffin says repeated rain events through March and April may keep fields too saturated for fieldwork east of Iowa.
South American corn and soybean production estimates will be closely watched
Editor Bill Watts leads a discussion with Lane Akre covering markets and how the war has affected crop prices before tackling what impact the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has on crop acres with Hillari Mason.
The grain and oilseed surged higher early in the overnight session but have since fell well off session highs.
Grains rally as crude oil soars above $100 a barrel
Strait of Hormuz virtually closed as marketplace reassesses war’s timeline.
Bloomberg Spot Commodity Index surpasses 2022 peak as energy markets soar
The situation in Iran drove fertilizer prices higher this week while raising shortage fears. Analysts warn higher input costs could shift up to 1 million 1.5 million acres from corn to soybeans this spring.
USDA is urging farmers to respond to 2026 acreage surveys as skepticism grows over recent corn acreage revisions. Officials say stronger participation is key to maintaining the accuracy and credibility of crop reports.
The grain and oilseed markets surged higher overnight with corn and beans hitting fresh for-the-move highs
WTI crude oil futures push above $85 a barrel, at 2-year high
Ambassador Julie Callahan outlines a transactional approach to global trade, targeting market access and regulatory reform
Warmer than normal winter weather is draining soil moisture
Grains led a rebound overnight, impressive given continued strength in the U.S. dollar index.
Stormy weather over much of the U.S. late this week