Historically the U.S. beef cowherd has moved on two main factors
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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
Soil moisture concerns for row-crop planting add to heat and
dryness-enhanced wildfire damage.
1^Ag Weather Forum
Thoughts on who the public will believe: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who urges
eating more red meat, or heart doctors, who advise eating less.
BAn Urban's Rural View
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.
=^Equipment Roundup
