U.S. Agriculture Update Newsletter

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Will the Summer Heat Return?

Many producers welcomed the cooler temperatures this week. Does that pattern continue, or is summer heat ready to make a return?

Grain Markets Watching August USDA Report

Will lower crop yields, Chinese soybean buying, and El Niño create the next big move in grain markets?

Silo Gases are One of Farming’s Biggest Safety Threats

How to prevent silo gas exposure on dairy and livestock farms.

Exploring the Future of Cattle Production

Summit brought livestock producers together to develop practical solutions for cattle production, rural economies, and food security.

Foliar Disease Update

The spread and severity of foliar diseases is highly dependent on environmental conditions, with those conditions being warm and wet.

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Corn Dec 26
461-6	463-0	461-2	462-6	+1-0

Feeder Cattle Sep 26
345.575	346.425	343.000	344.575s	-0.650

Lean Hogs Oct 26
82.300	84.400	82.275	83.675s	+1.450

Live Cattle Oct 26
225.350	227.750	225.225	226.900s	+1.625

Class III Milk Sep 26
17.20	17.54	17.18	17.48s	+0.23

Soybean Nov 26
1181-0	1182-2	1180-4	1182-0	+2-4

Wheat Sep 26
639-4	640-0	637-6	640-0	-0-4

2026 USDA August Crop Report

Will the USDA 2026 August crop report surprise with yields/acres and/or demand?

We've Never Grown Corn Like This

Fixing a chain on a bin.

SNAP Battle Derails Senate Farm Bill

The Senate Agriculture Committee spent hours marking up the Agriculture Act of 2026, debating livestock disaster payments, year-round E-15 and a $500 million Market Facilitation Program boost.

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CHS Inc. | Steward, IL

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Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC | Pine Bluffs, WY

Precision Agriculture Support Specialist

KanEquip | Ottawa, KS

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