RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Category: Ag News
Aug 10
Crop Progress: Corn, Soybean and Pasture Conditions Decline Across Southern Plains
In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. Corn Crop is rated 61% Good to Excellent this week, unchanged from last week. Soybean crop conditions are rated 62% good to excellent this week, down 1 point from last week. The U.S. cotton crop is rated 40% good to excellent this week, down 2 …
Aug 10
State Farm Bureau Communicators Honored for Outstanding Work
The American Farm Bureau Federation announced a slate of top state Farm Bureau communications projects during the 2026 Communications Awards, held at this year’s Communications Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. The competition recognizes state Farm Bureau professionals for their exemplary work in communicating about agriculture. Nearly 200 entries for work produced in 2025 were submitted …
Aug 10
Register Today for CattleCon 2027
CattleCon 2027 is returning to the Music City Center in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, Feb. 2-4, 2027, with business meetings beginning Feb. 1. Attendee registration and housing are now open for the biggest cattle industry event of the year. As the cattle industry continues to evolve, CattleCon 2027 offers producers the opportunity to stay ahead of …
Aug 10
First-Ever U.S. Host of Global Sorghum Conference to Highlight Innovation and Crop Potential
The United States is preparing to host the Global Sorghum Conference for the very first time, bringing international researchers, key industry stakeholders, and producers together in Lubbock, Texas. In a recent interview, Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with Monty Christian, Executive Director of Marketing Strategies at Texas Tech University, to discuss what attendees can expect …
Aug 10
Cow-Calf Corner Dr. Peel: Cattle and Beef Market Summer Struggles
Cattle and beef markets suffered through a significant correction in July. Led by Live and Feeder futures, feeder and fed cattle markets were dragged lower through July; with USDA news of planned opening of the Mexican border adding additional pressure at the end of the month. Cattle markets are attempting to recover in August but …
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