Argentina's record grain sales and rising sorghum exports signal a shift in global trade as China seeks supplies amid tighter U.S. and Australian output.
Middle East tensions are driving volatility in global energy markets, raising questions about diesel, transportation and operating costs for American farmers.
Rising diesel prices, agricultural trade uncertainty and tighter farm margins are intensifying Iowa's political debate ahead of the November 3 elections.
President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to 33% as rising farm costs, weaker income and the midterm elections put U.S. agriculture under pressure.
Shifting trade relationships are creating opportunities for agricultural companies from the U.S., China, India and Europe, with Argentina emerging as a strategic market.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) warned on Friday, October 16, 2026, that freezing temperatures expected across major agricultural regions this weekend could threaten immature corn crops, ...
U.S. soybean futures hit seven-week lows despite Chinese buying, while corn and wheat face harvest pressure, a stronger dollar and rising farm costs.
BNSF warns the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger could reduce rail competition, raise fertilizer freight costs and disrupt U.S. grain shipments.
Rising ocean freight rates, Panama Canal restrictions and geopolitical tensions are reshaping U.S. grain exports and competition in global markets.
Regulatory changes and growing demand are reshaping biological crop protection, with the U.S. and Brazil attracting international manufacturers.