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Grain Cargo Sunk in Black Sea

Published Yesterday

A cargo ship carrying grain from Ukraine has sunk in the Black Sea after being hit by Russian missiles earlier this month. The Golden Leo went down near Odesa after sustaining heavy damage in the July 19 attack. Ten people…

Thompson: Border Reopening Raises Questions

Published Yesterday

Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association President Jake Thompson realizes the border reopening was inevitable but still questions the timing of the announcement. "Especially after a semi-positive cattle-on-feed report; it will also be interesting to see how many cattle actually come across…

What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

Published Yesterday

Grain markets have staged an impressive rally in recent weeks, supported by weather concerns and renewed geopolitical tensions. Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson said soybeans recently traded to their highest level in three years, while corn climbed back…

Headlines Drive Markets Lower to Start the Week

Published Yesterday

Another ceasefire between the United States and Iran sent crude oil prices lower. According to Ag Bull Trading President Tommy Grisafi, the cost of energy is just one of many factors sending grain markets significantly lower overnight. "There's enough rain…

Phased-In Border Reopening Announced

Published Yesterday

As of August 24th, the United States is reopening its border to Mexican cattle. The port of entry at Douglas, Arizona, will be the first to reopen, with plans to soon resume live cattle imports at two New Mexican border…

COF, Cattle Inventory Reports Updated

Published Yesterday

USDA released three major reports on Friday; the semi-annual cattle inventory report, the monthly cattle on feed report and the cold storage report. The total number of cattle and calves in the U.S. totaled 94.2 million head, a nominal 200,000…

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New Tariff Policy Imposed

Published July 25, 2026

The Trump Administration is imposing a new round of tariffs to replace the ten percent global tariffs that expired Friday. The new tariffs target 80 countries that represent nearly all of U.S. trade. These duties will range from ten to…

Commerce Rules on Moroccan Phosphate Duties

Published July 24, 2026

Despite the recent emergency waiver, the U.S. Commerce Department is taking action to keep countervailing duties in place on Moroccan phosphate imports. This preliminary decision does not end the Trump Administration’s recent action to provide emergency relief for Moroccan fertilizer…

Wheat Tour Results Are In

Published July 24, 2026

The Wheat Quality Council Spring Wheat and Durum Tour wrapped up with a final average yield estimate of 48 bushels per acre. That’s down slightly from last year’s 48.3 bushels per acre average. The average durum yield was 48.2 bushels…

More Trade Talks Planned with Mexico

Published July 24, 2026

U.S. and Mexican officials will meet for the fourth round of USMCA trade negotiations in September. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum this past week. At this point, the Trump Administration has excluded Canada from…

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Grain Cargo Sunk in Black Sea

Thompson: Border Reopening Raises Questions

What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

Headlines Drive Markets Lower to Start the Week

Phased-In Border Reopening Announced

COF, Cattle Inventory Reports Updated

New Tariff Policy Imposed

Commerce Rules on Moroccan Phosphate Duties

Wheat Tour Results Are In

More Trade Talks Planned with Mexico

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