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The U.S. State Department has placed administrative “holds” on worker visas, stalling their arrival and work start dates, which have forced employers to incur substantial costs for housing, food, security, and other expenses while they wait.
Rising incomes, population growth and a protein craze are reshaping demand for meat and dairy worldwide.
USDA’s chief economist says 2026 brings moderating costs, slightly higher crop prices and shifting acreage, but he warns biofuels policy and global competition remain key wild cards for farm income.
Improvements in the Southeast fail to offset dryness elsewhere
Monthly Survey Finds Downturn in Economic Outlook
Acreage figures not far off analyst expectations as Ag Outlook Forum gets under way
Wheat pushed to multi-month highs overnight and are leading strength.
USDA Ag Outlook Conference kicks off this morning
According to the National Cotton Council’s (NCC) Planting Intentions Survey, U.S. cotton producers intend to plant 9.0 million cotton acres this spring, a 3.2% decline from 2025, with a nearly 21% drop in the Mid-South.
Confidence in USDA reports is wavering after recent acreage misses, leaving many producers and retailers skeptical. While experts call it the “best data available,” transparency is needed to restore industry trust.
Rise Reverses Modest Downturn in 2024
Banker survey finds declining financial conditions but steady real estate values
Soybeans climbed to a 3-month high overnight and continue to lead strength.
Fed meeting minutes on deck this afternoon
Biofuels expansion completely at mercy of government policy
Republicans on the House Agriculture Committee rolled out a draft that aims to address contentious policy areas left unresolved after last year’s legislation and update a range of agriculture, food aid and regulatory programs.
Hillari and Bill cover the market-driving events of last week, and Spencer discusses what lower cotton acreage means in the acreage competition.