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Source: DTN/Progressive Farmer
USDA to Set the Stage for 2026 With Series of Reports on Jan. 12
At 11 a.m. CST on Monday, Jan. 12, USDA will set the stage for 2026. First by looking back to late 2025 and providing stocks estimates as of Dec. 1, as well as an estimate of winter wheat acres planted last fall. At the same time, the Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate (WASDE) reports will give supply and demand forecasts for the year ahead.

Source: Brownfield
New World screwworm confirmed 215 miles from Texas border
A new case of New World screwworm has been confirmed roughly 215 miles from the Texas border.
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Source: Brownfield
USDA: Trump tariffs improved trade deficit, will boost U.S. ag exports
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue its decision on the legality of President Trump’s tariffs soon and USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade says he’s confident President Trump’s tariffs are appropriate.

Source: USDA
USDA Publishes 2024 Pesticide Data Program Annual Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today published the 2024 Pesticide Data Program (PDP) Annual Summary. The summary shows that more than 99 percent of the samples tested had pesticide residues below benchmark levels established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Source: DTN/Progressive Farmer
Two Weather Systems Spreading Rain and Snow Through US
We are about to go through another weather pattern change as the run of extreme and widespread warmth will take a backseat.
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Source: Purdue/CME Group
Farmer Sentiment Drifts Lower As Trade Uncertainty Hangs Over Agriculture
Farmer sentiment weakened slightly in December as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index dropped just 3 points in December to a reading of 136.
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Source: Renewable Fuels Association
Ag, Biofuel Groups Continue Call for Year-Round Sales of Lower-Cost E15
In a letter sent today to congressional leadership, a coalition of more than 70 biofuel and agricultural organizations called for the immediate passage of legislation to allow year-round nationwide sales of the American-made E15 fuel blend, containing 15 percent ethanol.

Source: Brownfield
2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans urge ‘eat real food’ approach
The USDA and the Department of Health and Human Services have rolled out the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Source: Brownfield
Market expert predicts calmer fertilizer prices in 2026
A market specialist anticipates a less volatile year for fertilizer prices in 2026.

















