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Ryan Hanrahan Bloomberg’s Kim Chipman reported late last week that “President Donald Trump’s slew of tariffs means American farmers may not make that big shift to corn after all. Growers were widely expected to plant the most corn in five years due to tighter supplies. Now levies on some products from Canada, Mexico, and China have shifted a key market indicator in favor of soybeans.” “Corn prices, which had surged earlier this year, erased almost all of 2025’s gain as tariffs threatened to lock growers out of key export markets, leaving bins bursting,” Chipman reported. “Tariffs have also made fertilizers…

What Happened The rapid decline in corn prices over the past two weeks was, by many accounts, not necessarily a surprise. Consider these factors: a convergence of technical and fundamental factors (including a massive buildup of managed money long contracts) and improved weather conditions in South America. The overbought conditions led to multiple chart signals that suggested a potential downdraft for prices. Price sell-offs were not confined to just the corn market. Soybeans, wheat, cattle, hogs, cotton, and milk all experienced steep losses. Announced tariffs against Canada, Mexico, and China may have been the tipping point for traders to move…

Top Third Ag Marketing helps farmers become better agricultural marketers with the goal of marketing crops and livestock in the top third of prices. Mark Gold and his team provide AGDAILY.com with the latest information and a look ahead in their audio commentary. Listen here! https://www.agdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Agdaily-Top-Third-2025-03-11.mp3 The post Markets in Minutes: Top Third’s analysis for March 11, 2025 appeared first on AGDAILY.

The National FFA Organization recently hosted its first Next Gen Conference of the year in Orlando, Florida, from March 4 to 8. Next Gen Conferences help FFA student members map out future career opportunities in agriculture. This conference brought 75 high school sophomores, juniors and seniors together to experience plant science careers and companies through informational sessions, roundtable discussions, and tours. Next Gen conferences are one impactful way FFA prepares students for the more than 350 careers in agriculture, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to make their best next steps after high school graduation. The Next Gen…

Easter and Passover are approaching, but those planning to dye eggs for celebrations may be shocked by ever soaring egg prices. In 2025, egg prices have reached record highs, rising over 350 percent compared to the previous year. The combination of inflation and highly pathogenic avian influenza has driven costs up, with some restaurants adjusting menu prices to keep up. According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, the surge in egg prices stems from two major factors: a reduced supply due to HPAI outbreaks and the broader impact of inflation on farm production. Eggs are an inelastic good, meaning demand…

After the market close, May corn was down 1¾¢ at $4.70¼ per bushel. May soybeans were 2¾¢ weaker at $10.11¼ per bushel. Karl Setzer, partner with Consus Ag Consulting said, “Futures were mixed to start [Tuesday’s] session with positioning ahead of the monthly supply and demand data.”  Markets were moving after the release of the March 2025 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, you can read more on the numbers and market reaction here. However, Setzer added there was a shift from the WASDE report, “Trade updates with Canada were quick to become the focus of the market…

Researchers at the University of Michigan School of Public Health conducted a study on the experiences of women farmworkers in Michigan, focusing on occupational and social challenges. The study identified five key areas of concern: gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, reproductive health issues, pregnancy-related difficulties, and work-life balance struggles. The study, part of the Michigan Farmworker Project led by researchers Handal and Lisbeth Iglesias-Ríos, aims to address health inequities in the farmworker population. Farmworkers, especially women, often face systemic barriers due to historical policies that exclude them from labor and social protections afforded to other workers. This invisibility contributes to unsafe…

Today, USDA released the March 2025 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report. 2024/2025 U.S. Ending Stocks While the average trade expectation was for decreased 2024/2025 U.S. corn ending stocks, and slightly higher soybean ending stocks, USDA held both estimates steady month-over-month. U.S. wheat ending stocks, however, were increased more than expected. “The outlook for 2024/2025 U.S. wheat this month is for larger supplies, unchanged domestic use, lower exports, and higher ending stocks,” said USDA in the report. 2024/2025 U.S. Ending Stocks Estimates (Bushels)   March Trade Expectations February  Corn  1.540 billion 1.523 billion 1.540 billion  Soybeans 380 million…

In February, we made a big splash with the inaugural Farm Cruise — the world’s first “floating farm conference.” It was more than just an event; it was an experience that brought farmers together like never before. Farming is a demanding lifestyle, often requiring long hours with little time off. Many farmers dedicate themselves entirely to their operations, rarely stepping away to relax and recharge. The Farm Cruise — which left from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and sailed to the Bahamas — changed that by offering the perfect balance of education, networking, and vacation — something truly unique in the agriculture…

By Julie Ingwersen March 10 (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service in a weekly crop report on Monday rated 52% of the winter wheat in top producer Kansas in “good to excellent” condition, down from 54% the previous week. For Texas, the No. 2 winter wheat state by planted area, the USDA rated 28% of the crop as “good to excellent”, down from 34% a week earlier. However, for Oklahoma, the USDA rated 46% of the crop as “good to excellent”, an improvement from 35% last week, following much-needed rains in the state. Why It’s Important A strong winter wheat crop…