Return of $5 Corn Boosts Ag Outlook
Thursday, August 20, 2026 4:59PM CDT
A former U.S. agricultural trade negotiator, Gregg Doud, president and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation, hit on several topics driving agricultural demand. A smaller U.S. crop combined with tightening global grain supplies has changed the downside risk for corn prices just as U.S. dairy processors are pouring billions of dollars into new capacity to capture growing consumer demand for protein.
Senators Target 20M Acres
Thursday, August 20, 2026 10:49AM CDT
Bipartisan senators propose opening 20 million acres to voluntary grazing to help rebuild the nation's shrinking cattle herd.
USDA Cattle on Feed Report Preview
Thursday, August 20, 2026 10:28AM CDT
USDA's Aug. 1 Cattle on Feed report isn't expected to move markets significantly, as it will likely be overshadowed quickly by the U.S. border reopening to Mexican cattle imports beginning Monday, Aug. 24.
Family Business Matters
Thursday, August 20, 2026 4:58AM CDT
Estate tax mitigation strategies, like placing farmland in LLCs or trusts, can reduce tax burdens but may complicate family relationships through shared ownership and unclear exit strategies.
