U.S. egg production shot higher in February and it looks like supplies are going to get larger. The USDA says 8.367 billion eggs were produced last month, rising 5% on the year, with a 5% increase in the number of laying hens canceling out a slight decrease in average production per layer. Placements during the […]

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An ag economist at Ohio State University says ongoing price volatility could shift U.S. corn and soybean planting decisions in 2026. Barry Ward says rising input costs are the biggest concern for many farmers ahead of the upcoming growing season. “These prices have jumped across the board on fertilizer with the big jumps being at […]

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Planting season will start soon, and Missouri Soybean Association board member Daniel Carpenter from west-central Missouri says budgets are tighter for farmers heading into the season.

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A delayed ultimatum from President Trump for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is keeping volatility in corn, soybean and wheat futures prices as the week begins. Garrett Toay with AgTrader Talk tells Brownfield the energy markets are on edge, given the Strait of Hormuz is a key global oil trade route. “The administration […]

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