The extent of drought to begin the growing season is higher than 2023,
2015 and 2009 in the central U.S.
BAg Weather Forum
With Iran in firm control of the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices are likely
to remain elevated. There's even talk of $200-a-barrel oil.
BAn Urban's Rural View
Almost every company who relies on any form of transportation to do
business has been charging higher fuel charges due to high diesel prices.
BCash Market Moves
President Donald Trump's FY 2027 budget proposes a 19% cut to USDA
discretionary spending, reducing funding for research, rural development and
food aid while shrinking agency staffing. The plan emphasizes eliminating
programs the administration opposes while boosting funding to reorganize the
department and cut staff in Washington, D.C.
BBudget Proposal Cuts USDA Food Aid, Development
Thursday will be an instructive day as the April WASDE report reveals U.S.
and global market conditions, and a new Drought Monitor reveal shows how
effective the latest rain and snowfall has been at building back soil moisture.
FTop 5 Things to Watch
