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Another Big Corn Crop Forecast in 2026

Published January 21, 2026

The corn numbers released in this month's Supply and Demand report were eye-opening. "USDA added 1.3 million acres to corn harvested," reports Iowa State University Economics Professor Chad Hart. "A lot was originally intended for silage, but, given how great…
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Quarles: Specialty Crops Need More Relief

Published January 19, 2026

National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says current bridge payments are not enough to offset the financial pressure specialty crop growers are facing from high input costs and weaker market prices. “I think USDA is doing as much as they…
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Lindberg: Trade Deals Deliver New Market Access

Published January 16, 2026

Following a trade mission to Malaysia, USDA Undersecretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg says recent trade agreements are opening new doors for U.S. farmers and ranchers. “These rapid response missions are taking advantage of new…
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WASDE Leaves Markets Watching Basis

Published January 13, 2026

The latest USDA WASDE report reinforced large grain supplies, pushing market attention toward basis and away from futures prices. Midwest Market Solutions President Brian Hoops says local production differences will play a major role in how basis develops this winter.…
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Record Corn Yields

Published January 12, 2026

According to USDA's January crop production report, the Upper Midwest enjoyed record corn yields this past year. Minnesota yields are projected at an average of 201 bushels per acre, up from 193 in November. North Dakota’s corn yield is now…
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Blohm: WASDE Delivers Bearish Surprise

Published January 12, 2026

Total Farm Marketing Senior Advisor Naomi Blohm describing the latest crop report as broadly bearish for corn, soybeans, and wheat. “The one thing about the January report is that you’re always going to get a huge surprise, either really bullish…
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Dietary Guidelines Spark Concern in Sugar Sector

Published January 7, 2026

The new dietary guidelines could have implications for U.S. sugar producers, including sugarbeet growers in the Red River Valley. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber says the guidelines could paint an inaccurate picture of sugar’s place…
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USDA Appointments Announced

Published January 7, 2026

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced her latest political appointments. Doug Hoelscher is the new minister-counselor at the U.S. mission to food agencies in Rome. Hoelscher previously served as COO and chair of the America First Transition Project at the…
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