Corn was 11% planted, soybeans were 12% planted and winter wheat was rated 30% good to excellent as of Sunday, April 19, according to USDA NASS' weekly Crop Progress report released on Monday.
Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.6 million head on April 1, 2026. The inventory was 1% below April 1, 2025, USDA NASS reported on Friday.
We'll be looking at the aftermath of heavy storms late last week while following the ongoing saga of the Strait of Hormuz and its influence on fuel and other input prices.
New research from Cornell University indicates the nutrients in animal and human waste could reduce U.S. farmers reliance on synthetic fertilizer use. This waste could meet 102% of nitrogen and 50% of phosphorus needs for U.S. agriculture. A major challenge remains a mismatch between the location of the waste and agricultural regions with the highest fertilizer needs, according to the study.
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Historically the U.S. beef cowherd has moved on two main factors
profitability and the availability of green grass. Thus far through 2026,
prices have remained historically high, but right now, drought is an issue.
@^Call the Market
Given canola is such an expensive, input-intensive crop to grow, a
reduction in seeded area would make sense given the elevated risks facing
producers. But that may be a mistake.
BCanada Markets
In this equipment roundup, DTN/Progressive Farmer looks at high diesel
costs hitting returns; March equipment sales down; reports that Cat buys
Monarch technology; Fieldwork Robotics readying an autonomous picker; new
equipment from KIOTI and Loftness; and Kubota offering $50,000 grants.
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Soil moisture is a growing problem for large areas of the country,
especially in the Plains, South and Southeast.
BAg Weather Forum
Corn was 11% planted, soybeans were 12% planted and winter wheat was rated
30% good to excellent as of Sunday, April 19, according to USDA NASS' weekly
Crop Progress report released on Monday.
BUSDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
