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In a landmark ruling released Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court determined that President Donald Trump overstepped his legal authority by imposing broad tariffs under national emergency laws.
After a dry, unusually warm January, key Western river basins are in severe snow drought. With irrigation allocations at 0%, one Colorado producer warns tough planting decisions could reshape this year’s crop mix.
Lane and Spencer cover what is going on in the cattle market before Editor Bill Watts gives an idea as to what the tariff ruling could do to the market.
Soybeans continue to garner the most market attention as traders wait to see what the ramifications of Friday’s Supreme Court ruling are.
Major Nor’easter shuts down much of East Coast
U.S.-China deal wasn’t premised on outcome of Supreme Court tariff challenge: Greer
Figures largely in line with forecasts
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In a major decision, the Supreme Court rules President Trump exceeded his authority by imposing tariffs using national emergency laws.
University of Arkansas’ James Mitchell explains the cost of price risk in 2026 could be no different than last fall.
Wheat continues to lead strength while corn and soybeans followed the market higher overnight.
World watches huge U.S. military build-up in Middle East
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