Ag Bull Intel

  • USDA Projects Smaller Corn Area, Higher Soybean Acres & Crush, Tighter Beef Supplies, and Softer Milk Prices in Early 2026 Outlook

    USDA Projects Smaller Corn Area, Higher Soybean Acres & Crush, Tighter Beef Supplies, and Softer Milk Prices in Early 2026 Outlook

    USDA Projects Smaller Corn Area, Higher Soybean Acres & Crush, Tighter Beef Supplies, and Softer Milk Prices in Early 2026 Outlook Deere raises 2026 outlook as cost cuts offset soft farm equipment demand | U.S. trade deficit widens sharply in December as imports surge LINKS  Link: Video: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, Feb. 13Link: Audio: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, Feb. 13  Updates:…

  • NCGA Report: Corn in Jeopardy

    NCGA Report: Corn in Jeopardy

    NCGA Report: Corn in Jeopardy  EPA officially rescinds 2009 endangerment finding | USDA proposes faster line speeds for poultry and pork plants LINKS  Link: Video: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, Feb. 13Link: Audio: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, Feb. 13  Updates: Policy/News/Markets, Feb. 18, 2026 UP FRONT  TOP STORIES — America’s corn crop at riskAn NCGA report warns U.S. corn producers face generational decline…

  • Smithfield Foods to Build $1.3B South Dakota Pork Plant

    Smithfield Foods to Build $1.3B South Dakota Pork Plant

    Smithfield Foods to Build $1.3B South Dakota Pork Plant USDA Outlook Forum | Deere earnings | Walmart earnings | Brown’s comeback bid in Ohio Senate race | FOMC Minutes | GDP | December PCE | Supreme Court reconvenes Friday  LINKS  Link: Weekend Updates: House GOP Releases Farm Bill 2.0,           But Big Hurdles Remain Link: Video: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, Feb.…

  • House GOP Releases Farm Bill 2.0, But Big Hurdles Remain

    House GOP Releases Farm Bill 2.0, But Big Hurdles Remain

    House GOP Releases Farm Bill 2.0, But Big Hurdles Remain  FBA payment rollout coming Feb. 23 | USDA unveils $1 billion in bridge aid for specialty crop growers LINKS  Link: Video: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, Feb. 13Link: Audio: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, Feb. 13  Updates: Policy/News/Markets, Feb. 14, 2026 UP FRONT TOP STORIES — House Ag Republicans finally unveil post-recess farm billHouse…

  • Trump Moves to Roll Back Metal & Aluminum Tariffs as Affordability Pressures Mount

    Trump Moves to Roll Back Metal & Aluminum Tariffs as Affordability Pressures Mount

    Trump Moves to Roll Back Metal & Aluminum Tariffs as Affordability Pressures Mount House Farm Bill 2.0 official text, summaries today | E15 could be year-round issue  LINKS  Link: Video: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, Feb. 1; update todayLink: Audio: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, Feb. 1; update today  Updates: Policy/News/Markets, Feb. 13, 2026 UP FRONT TOP STORIES — Trump moves to roll back…

  • SCMP: Trump/Xi Summit Focus on Economic Deliverables

    SCMP: Trump/Xi Summit Focus on Economic Deliverables

    SCMP: Trump/Xi Summit Focus on Economic Deliverables  China boosts U.S. sorghum, Australian barley imports as corn tightens LINKS  Link: Video: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, Feb. 1Link: Audio: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, Feb. 1  Updates: Policy/News/Markets, Feb. 12, 2026 UP FRONT TOP STORIES — Trump, Xi expected to extend trade truce at Beijing summitAn SCMP exclusive reports Trump and Xi may meet in Beijing in…

  • January Jobs Report Beats Expectations as Unemployment Edges Lower

    January Jobs Report Beats Expectations as Unemployment Edges Lower

    January Jobs Report Beats Expectations as Unemployment Edges Lower CRP update | Sugar announcements | Trump and USMCA | Energy Council nears deal on year-round E15 legislation LINKS  Link: Video: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, Feb. 1 Link: Audio: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, Feb. 1   Updates: Policy/News/Markets, Feb. 11, 2026  TOP STORIES—January jobs report beats expectations as unemployment edges lowerStrong health care and…

  • Trump/Xi Meeting Confirmed for Early April

    Trump/Xi Meeting Confirmed for Early April

    Trump/Xi Meeting Confirmed for Early April  USTR signals Indonesia trade deal as ‘next big one’ LINKS  Link: Video: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, Feb. 1, Link: Audio: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, Feb. 1,   Updates: Policy/News/Markets, Feb. , 2026  TOP STORIES—USTR signals Indonesia trade deal as ‘next big one’Greer says agreement could be finalized within weeks; April Trump/Xi meeting remains on track U.S. Trade Representative…

  • U.S. Soybean Oil Jumps on India Trade Breakthrough

    U.S. Soybean Oil Jumps on India Trade Breakthrough

    U.S. Soybean Oil Jumps on India Trade Breakthrough Year-round E15 update | Americans see market and growth gains ahead — but brace for higher inflation and joblessness LINKS  Link: The Week Ahead: Feb. 8, 2026: E15 At the Brink — GOP Scramble          as DHS Fight Threatens Ethanol Deal Link: Video: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, Feb. 1, update today Link: Audio: Wiesemeyer’s…