Quarterly Reports
Supplies Still Shrinking, Prices Still Soaring
The tightening supply trend is unlikely to change in Q4.
Consider Count Canola vs. King Corn and Sir Soybeans
Canola is becoming a more attractive crop to grow for more reasons than one.
California Citrus Farmers Squeezed in 2025
2025 is a particularly tough year for the California citrus market, but there are ways growers can stay cost-competitive.
Bushel Bets and Blind Spots
Corn export commitments for the 2025/26 marketing year are record high, though a hot start doesn’t guarantee a hot finish.
Can Milk Markets Slim Down?
Breeding to beef is indirectly raising milk output while a milk fat surplus could lead to lower prices paid.
We Made Enough Hay … Again
Current hay inventory has been outpacing demand growth, and even larger inventories are likely in the near term.
Higher Input Costs Likely to Stick Around for 2026 Crop Year
Potential tariff impacts as well as global factors could push overall crop production costs higher in 2026.
Can the U.S. Crush the Competition?
A trade deal with China may lift soybean prices briefly, but farmers should prepare for long-term shifts.
Big Supplies, Slowing Demand Roil Sugar Prices, Margins
Big sugar supplies will put downward pressure on prices this year as consumption falls to a 10-year low.
Hog Producers Poised to Strengthen Financial Position
With opportunities to secure profits in both 2025 and 2026, hog producers should prioritize rebuilding balance sheets and working capital.
Walnut Market Holds Steady
Market fundamentals appear to be working in the walnut grower’s favor, with a higher price likely on the horizon.
Little Change in the Wine Market, for Now
The economic environment isn’t giving wine sales much of a reprieve.