by Dustin Hoffmann | Jul 24, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The U.S. cattle herd remains at its lowest level in decades, leaving beef supplies historically tight and raising questions about when producers will begin expanding their herds. While economists often point to cattle prices, forage conditions, and producer...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jul 23, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Farmers continue to face financial pressure as depressed commodity prices and elevated input costs squeeze profit margins across the countryside. As producers look for ways to preserve working capital while still investing in their crops, financing has become another...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jul 22, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Weather has always been one of agriculture’s biggest wild cards, but today’s farmers have more information than ever before to help them understand what is happening in their fields and around the world. Beyond the forecast on your phone or the rain gauge...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jul 21, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Trade policy remains a major focus for businesses and commodity markets as uncertainty continues surrounding U.S. tariffs. Earlier this year, the Supreme Court ruled that President Trump exceeded his authority by using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jul 20, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Even with crops looking good across much of Iowa, many producers are still facing difficult financial decisions. Depressed commodity prices and elevated input costs continue to squeeze profit margins, forcing farmers to carefully evaluate every input they purchase....
