Jerry Gulke: USDA Report Weighs Heavy on Grain Markets

USDA’s WASDE Report Revealed Shock Factors for the Cattle Market

The USDA February WASDE report released Tuesday revealed expectations for higher beef production this year, a projection the agency says is driven by beefed up cattle slaughter and heavier weights.

Will China's Record Purchases Set Sail? Here's Why Economists Think Shipments Will Happen

The U.S. Grains Council says corn sales are surging past trade expectations, and as of this week, corn sales are at 85.6% of the projected exports for the entire marketing year.

Signal to Noise: The Return of the 'Death Tax' Fight

Ag groups are gearing up for a new fight over the so-called 'Death Tax." Tax proposals put forth by President Joe Biden's transition team call for a dramatic reduction in the exemption on taxes on estates and could end a step up in basis for heirs.

Will Cheese Price Trend Higher?

Milk production continues to increase as seen on the monthly milk production reports. Cows continued to be added last year with production per cow continuing to grow.