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Source: Brownfield
Economist: prolonged Iran conflict could trigger major commodity swings
An extension ag economist points to the duration of the military action in Iran as a major market factor.

Source: USTR
Ambassador Greer announces 2026 Trade Policy Agenda and 2025 Annual Report
United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer delivered President Trump’s 2026 Trade Policy Agenda and 2025 Annual Report to Congress.

Source: University of Illinois ACES
Study shows 20-year decline in nitrate pollution across portions of the Mississippi River Basin
A new accounting of nitrogen pollution in the Mississippi-Atchafalaya River Basin (MARB) reveals a significant decline in recent decades, suggesting positive momentum for water quality goals in local watersheds and the Gulf.
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Source: DTN/Progressive Farmer
John Deere shows off prototype ethanol-powered tractor at 2026 Commodity Classic
John Deere is working on an 8R tractor that mounts its reliable 9.0-liter engine but that is powered by E98 ethanol instead of diesel.

Source: DTN/Progressive Farmer
Crop insurance price falls to $4.62 for corn, soybeans bump up to $11.09
Farmers will go into spring planting with a little weaker price protection for corn and spring wheat, but will see a little stronger price protection for soybeans.

Source: Brownfield
Six new cases of HPAI confirmed across Indiana in the last week
Six new cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have been confirmed in Indiana over the last week.

Source: Agri-Pulse
Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Farm economy, tariffs, RVOs update from Commodity Classic
Thousands of farmers and agribusiness leaders gathered in San Antonio, Texas, for Commodity Classic as the challenging ag economy looms over producers.

Source: United Soybean Board
35 years of soy innovations: Farmer checkoff investments power markets, protect yields and transform the future of U.S. Soy
For 35 years, U.S. soybean farmers have invested together with a singular purpose: to build a stronger, more resilient future for U.S. Soy.

Source: Brownfield
Widespread drought raises concerns for 2026 crop season
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows nearly 75 percent of the country is facing drought conditions.










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