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Consumer Spending Adjusting to Inflation

Published July 9, 2026

According to the new quarterly report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange, consumers are dealing with inflation by reducing discretionary spending and buying lower-cost food items. The report said beef may be the exception, with consumers apparently willing to pay higher prices…
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Fertilizer Prices Move Higher Again

Published July 8, 2026

Renewed fighting in the Middle East is creating new uncertainty for global fertilizer markets. StoneX Vice President of Fertilizer Josh Linville said concerns over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are already affecting prices. "At the very least, this creates…
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Section 301 Sought

Published July 8, 2026

Corn and ethanol organizations are urging the Trump administration to finalize proposed 25 percent tariffs on Brazilian imports while addressing additional barriers to U.S. ethanol exports. The groups say Brazil's 18 percent ethanol tariff and its low-carbon fuel program have…
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Canola Minute

Published July 6, 2026

Northern Canola Growers Executive Director Barry Coleman offers information regarding the recent acreage report in this week's Canola Minute. Click here. 
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What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

Published July 6, 2026

In this week's What's Hot, What's Not, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson breaks down the latest shifts in the grain, livestock and energy markets.Martinson explains how changing weather forecasts are influencing corn and soybean prices, why cattle futures…
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Monitoring Traffic Flow on the Strait of Hormuz

Published July 6, 2026

After receiving warnings from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard, eight ships were turned away from the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. The flow of ships dropped further yesterday. Meanwhile, a large number of ships stuck in the region have started to…
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Canadian Wheat is the Wild Card

Published July 3, 2026

While crop conditions have improved across the Northern Plains, uncertainty remains in the wheat market. North Dakota Wheat Commission Executive Director Jim Peterson said weather issues in Canada could become a market-moving factor. "They had a late planting season, especially…
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AgMarket.New Acquires Standard Grain

Published July 3, 2026

AgMarket has acquired Standard Grain. Joe Vaclavik, is the founder of Standard Grain and producer of daily market information with his subscriber broadcast platform, said the daily podcast is not changing. “AgMarket.Net CEO and co-founder Matt Bennett said he looks…
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