American farmers already face squeezed margins and rising costs. A proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern is adding another layer of concern about industry concentration that could make things worse….
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August 2026 WASDE Delivers a Bullish Corn Surprise, Larger Soybean Crop, and Tighter Wheat Stocks
The USDA released its August World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report on August 12, 2026, delivering the first survey-based yield estimates for the 2026/27 U.S. corn and soybean crops. The…
Trump $100,000 Truth API Subscription Raises Concerns of Insider Trading
On August 1, 2026, Trump Media & Technology Group launched Truth API, a paid data feed that delivers posts from Truth Social’s highest-ranking accounts, most notably President Donald Trump’s, to subscribers milliseconds…
USDA’s July WASDE Report Signals Tight Supplies and Weather Risks for 2026 Crops
The latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report released by the USDA on July 10, 2026, delivered a surprise tightening in corn supplies and further constraints across major row crops….
Trump Declares Ceasefire with Iran Over As Farmers Brace for Evern Higher Input Costs
In a sharp escalation at the NATO summit, President Donald Trump declared the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire over. He cited Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and subsequent exchanges…
Trump Administration Hails Potential Iran Deal as Farmer Lifeline, But Tehran Says No Thanks
In the wake of the Iran conflict and subsequent de-escalation talks, the Trump administration is pitching a silver lining for America’s struggling farm sector. The administration is saying unfrozen Iranian assets will…
Peace in the Middle East Brings Relief on Input Costs, Offering Some Hope for Profitability
The recent memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, which includes a ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, marks a significant de-escalation in regional tensions. For American…
Is the “Godzilla” El Niño a Serious Threat to Global Agriculture or Media Hype?
El Niño events are a natural part of Earth’s climate system, characterized by warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific. They typically shift global weather patterns, often bringing…
Trump Claims ‘Farmers Are Doing Very Well’ Before Rage-Quitting Interview
President Donald Trump visited western Wisconsin recently, speaking to farmers at an event in Chippewa Falls amid pouring rain. The interview with NBC’s Kristen Welker took place inside a barn, set against…
What’s the Deal with China? Soybean Promises, Farmland Flip-Flops, and Lingering Risks for American Farmers
China keeps promising big purchases of American agricultural products, especially soybeans. The latest headlines from the White House highlight commitments for at least 17 billion dollars in U.S. farm goods annually for…