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1. Wheat Surges on Dry Weather in Canada Wheat futures jumped in overnight trading on concerns about adverse weather in the Canadian Prairies and on some technical buying amid lower prices in the past week.  Little precipitation is forecast for the Canadian Prairies, where wheat and canola are growing, from tomorrow through at least Sunday, said Don Keeney, an agricultural meteorologist with Maxar.  “Limited rain through the weekend will allow moisture shortages and stress to build further on spring wheat,” the forecaster said in a note to clients.  Rain in the U.S. northern Plains will improve crop prospects for spring…

By Christian Valencia and Nick Paulson The H-2A program allows eligible employers in the U.S. an avenue to request and hire foreign workers to fill temporary agricultural jobs. Applicants must be certified and demonstrate a lack of willing, qualified, and available U.S. workers to fill the temporary roles and that the wages and working conditions available to similarly employed U.S. workers will not be adversely affected (USCIS, 2025). The program plays a critical role in addressing seasonal and temporary labor needs in U.S. agriculture. In 2024, more than 380,000 workers were authorized under this program — a 300% increase from…

DAILY Bites New Yale-led research challenges global assumptions, showing lime can remove carbon dioxide from soil rather than emit it. Acidic inputs from fertilizer and pollution, not lime itself, are the main driver of carbon dioxide emissions from agricultural soils. The study calls for revised emissions policy that targets acid addition, not liming, to better support food security and climate goals. DAILY Discussion Adding lime to agricultural soils can remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, rather than cause carbon dioxide emissions, according to new research. The findings, based on over 100 years of data from the Mississippi River basin and…

The DEKALB and Asgrow seed brands are releasing 43 new products for the 2026 season, offering farmers exclusive genetics and advanced trait protection to boost field performance and return on investment. The 2026 DEKALB corn lineup will feature 29 new products, including an expanded offering of hybrids with SmartStax PRO Technology — Bayer Crop Science’s first trait package with three modes of action targeting corn rootworm. In addition, the lineup includes new products with VT4PRO Technology, which Bayer says is its most comprehensive insect protection package to date. For growers managing heavy corn rootworm pressure, DEKALB hybrids with SmartStax PRO…

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor report showed a mixed landscape across the country as of July 8. Heavy rainfall helped shrink drought coverage and intensity across large parts of the High Plains and Midwest, continuing a gradual recovery trend seen since spring. Much of the Corn Belt remains drought-free, though pockets of dryness are beginning to creep back. Meanwhile, drought worsened and spread in the Pacific Northwest, and long-term drought persists stubbornly in south-central Texas. For producers in the nation’s central regions, summer storms brought welcome relief — but not everywhere benefited equally. Map of the U.S. showing drought levels…

New Holland has launched the all-new W100D compact wheel loader in its C Series, with a new cab design, complimentary telematics package, and multiple attachment options.  “The W100D is all about giving the operator a better experience, from the layout of the cab to the responsiveness of the controls,” said Dan Kakareka, product manager for New Holland Construction. “We’ve built this wheel loader to perform in the real-world, where comfort, visibility and intuitive design make a difference day in and day out.” Performance The New Holland W100D is powered by a 4-cylinder FPT Industrial engine, capable of up to 112…

Just one week after plans to reopen U.S. ports to cattle, bison, and equine imports from Mexico were published, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins ordered the border closed again, on July 9, following a new report of New World Screwworm detected closer to the U.S. border. On Wednesday, Mexico’s National Service of Agro-Alimentary Health, Safety, and Quality reported the new case of New World Screwworm in Ixhuatlan de Madero, Veracruz in Mexico, which is approximately 160 miles northward of the current sterile fly dispersal grid, on the eastern side of the country and 370 miles south of the U.S.-Mexico border. This…

What Happened In February, September corn futures peaked at just over $4.82. Since then, prices have been in a steady downtrend, finding a low just above $4 on July 1 — a change of just over 17%. Weather conditions throughout most of the Corn Belt have improved since mid-May. The current forecast suggests most of the Midwest will receive above-normal rainfall the second week of July. The USDA showed an increase in crop ratings from 68% good/excellent the week of June 23 to 73% on the June 30 report. This has kept money managers actively selling corn futures, according to…

The Trump administration has filed a federal lawsuit against California, arguing that the state’s animal welfare laws related to egg production are driving up prices across the country and infringing on federal authority. According to Reuters, the Department of Justice filed the suit Wednesday in a Los Angeles federal court, asserting that California’s laws violate the Egg Products Inspection Act of 1970, which sets nationwide standards for egg safety and labeling. The law is meant to ensure uniformity and protect consumers, and federal officials claim that California’s more stringent rules on hen housing and out-of-state egg imports interfere with that…

It’s been a minute, GoodSport, but we’re glad to hear that things are trending in a positive direction. If you’re not familiar with GoodSport, it’s a unique kind of sports drink that’s made from 97 percent dairy products.  When we last left Michelle McBride, a sports mom and the brand’s founder and CEO, the world was trying to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic and GoodSport was new to the market. “I didn’t want my son drinking the artificial sports drinks that were offered to him at his games,” she told AGDAILY at the time. “I wanted a sports drink from…