Keep an eye on the placement and on-feed data in Thursday's Cattle on Feed
report.
BUSDA Cattle on Feed Report Preview
Severe weather has been intense and frequent across the Midwest over the
last 10 days. That continues on Wednesday with a big event forecast.
BAg Weather Forum
Average retail fertilizer prices are mostly lower for the first time since
the first week of February 2026. Five fertilizers are lower in price while
prices for the remaining three fertilizers were slightly higher compared to
last month. Only two fertilizers had a significant move, which DTN designates
as anything 5% or more.
BDTN Retail Fertilizer Trends
A new S&P Global report commissioned by U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in
Action finds limited growth in biofuel demand could put U.S. farmland under
pressure. It warns that without higher ethanol blends and expanded fuel
markets, millions of acres could shift out of production by 2050.
FStalling E15 Expansion Risks Corn Acres
Purdue University's Center for Commercial Agriculture on Wednesday
examined issues around Brazil's production forecasts for 2027. Like U.S.
farmers, Brazilian farmers face low commodity prices, as well as high
fertilizer and input costs. Brazilians also face tough credit conditions and
the risk of a strong El Nino weather pattern.
7^South America Calling
