Oliver Sloup and Marlin Bohling break down the end of the week’s commodities market as they digest: Grain and livestock markets were mostly higher on Thursday but that quickly turned on Friday. Grains saw minor pressure while feeder cattle finished limit down. Tune in to learn what’s behind the shifts and what’s next.

Two global factors could break the trend, while a focus on efficiency could bring short-term opportunities for farmers

Fifty-three percent of agricultural economists surveyed in the July Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor say the row crops side of agriculture is currently in a recession, which is down from the 72% who responded that way in May.

Innovation is changing the game for farmers across America.

NCGA’s Krista Swanson says it would take about 226 bu. of corn to buy a ton of ammonium phosphate, which is up from the 180 bu. it took at the beginning of this year. As fertilizer costs are on the rise, corn prices are now at or below $4, and it’s creating a grim outlook for 2026.

Camaraderie is cathartic. It lifts spirits, gives encouragement and reminds all of us we are valuable. Check out what farmers have to say about this year’s corn crop – the good, the bad and the in-between – and may their experiences lighten your load in the process.