Ag Bull Intel

  • U.S. Payrolls Unexpectedly Fall

    U.S. Payrolls Unexpectedly Fall

    U.S. Payrolls Unexpectedly Fall  Trump rejects negotiations with Iran, demands “unconditional surrender” | More U.S. farmer aid pushed | Bessent to push more sales of soybeans to China via Trump/Xi confab LINKS  Link: Video: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, Feb. 27 Link: Audio: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, Feb. 27  Updates: Policy/News/Markets, March x, 2026 UP FRONT TOP STORIES — U.S. job growth turns…

  • Farm Bill 2.0 Clears House Ag Panel

    Farm Bill 2.0 Clears House Ag Panel

    Farm Bill 2.0 Clears House Ag Panel China cuts growth rate target, details ag sector/trade agenda | War with Iran continues to impact energy, fertilizer, trade logistics LINKS  Link: Video: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, Feb. 27 Link: Audio: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, Feb. 27  Updates: Policy/News/Markets, March 5, 2026 UP FRONT  TOP STORIES — House Ag Committee advances Farm Bill 2.0 amid…

  • Trump Signals U.S. Naval Escorts and Tanker Insurance Amid Iran War Disruption

    Trump Signals U.S. Naval Escorts and Tanker Insurance Amid Iran War Disruption

    Trump Signals U.S. Naval Escorts and Tanker Insurance Amid Iran War Disruption Iran conflict impacts include Fertilizer markets jolt and surging diesel prices | Trump threatens to cut off trade with Spain | WSJ: Senate Dems push bill to break up major meatpackers LINKS  Link: Video: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, Feb. 27 Link: Audio: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, Feb. 27  Updates: Policy/News/Markets, March…

  • Bessent, He Set Paris Talks as Trump/Xi Summit Planning Moves Forward

    Bessent, He Set Paris Talks as Trump/Xi Summit Planning Moves Forward

    Bessent, He Set Paris Talks as Trump/Xi Summit Planning Moves Forward U.S./China trade talks set for Mid-March | Update on Iran situation  LINKS  Link: USTR 2026 Trade Policy AgendaLink: E15 Expansion Could Reshape Fuel and Crop Markets Link: Video: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, Feb. 27 Link: Audio: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, Feb. 27  Updates: Policy/News/Markets, March 3, 2026 UP FRONT TOP…

  • USTR 2026 Trade Policy Agenda

    USTR 2026 Trade Policy Agenda

    USTR 2026 Trade Policy Agenda  America First trade strategy expands reciprocal deals, enforcement, and supply-chain policy The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has released its 2026 Trade Policy Agenda and 2025 Annual Report, outlining the Administration’s trade strategy heading into 2026 and framing trade policy around domestic production, enforcement, and reciprocal market access. Link Core…

  • E15 Expansion Could Reshape Fuel and Crop Markets

    E15 Expansion Could Reshape Fuel and Crop Markets

    E15 Expansion Could Reshape Fuel and Crop Markets FAPRI-MU analysis shows modest consumer fuel savings but shifting pressure across ethanol, biodiesel, and agricultural commodities A new analysis (link) from the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI-MU) at the University of Missouri examines how expanded use of E15 gasoline — particularly through year-round blending — could…

  • Iran Conflict Impacting Major Markets

    Iran Conflict Impacting Major Markets

    Iran Conflict Impacting Major Markets  Middle East conflict jolts global shipping and energy logistics | EPA RFS Set 2 review moves into high gear at OMB LINKS  Link: The Week Ahead: Oil Price Jumps on Iran StrikesLink: Weekend Updates: GOP Lawmakers Rally Behind Trump           After Iran StrikesLink: Special Report: U.S. and Israel Strike Iran: Markets Brace           for Energy Shock Link:…

  • Oil Price Jumps on Iran Strikes

    Oil Price Jumps on Iran Strikes

    Oil Price Jumps on Iran Strikes House markup of Farm Bill 2.0 | Jobs report Friday | Market volatility re: Iran  LINKS  Link: Weekend Updates: GOP Lawmakers Rally Behind Trump           After Iran StrikesLink: Special Report: U.S. and Israel Strike Iran: Markets Brace          for Energy Shock Link: Video: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, Feb. 27 Link: Audio: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, Feb. 27 The Week Ahead:…

  • GOP Lawmakers Rally Behind Trump After Iran Strikes

    GOP Lawmakers Rally Behind Trump After Iran Strikes

    GOP Lawmakers Rally Behind Trump After Iran Strikes Insurers move to cancel coverage and raise rates for Gulf shipping | Summit at a crossroads: Xi/Trump — and the stakes heading into Beijing LINKS  Link: U.S. and Israel Strike Iran: Markets Brace for Energy Shock Link: Video: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, Feb. 27 Link: Audio: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, Feb. 27  Updates: Policy/News/Markets,…