Winter wheat was 7% headed, and the crop was rated 35% good to excellent
as of Sunday, April 5, according to USDA NASS' first national Crop Progress
report of 2026 released on Monday.
BUSDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
U.S. Agriculture and Interior secretaries signed a Grazing Action Plan MOU
to expand cattle grazing access on public lands and reduce federal permitting
burdens. The plan also aims to strengthen the beef industry and grow the
domestic herd.
BMOU Signed to Expand Federal Grazing
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
