Ag News

Pork industry balances profit and patience

IARN – The latest USDA data is giving pork producers plenty to think about as they look toward 2026. After a year of steady profitability, markets are showing a softer

Markets stay cautious in fog of uncertainty

IARN – After some fireworks late last week, things have quieted down in the grain trade. The latest spark came as China and the United States each slapped new fees

Falling oil prices should indicate cheaper fuel

IARN – For the past several weeks and even several months, oil prices have held fairly steady, remaining in the mid-$60 per barrel range. But, thanks to OPEC’s increased production,