Among the most common beef cattle breeds in the United States are Angus, Hereford, Charolais and Simmental, and those breeds still dominate commercial production because of growth, carcass traits and adaptability. According to USDA estimates for Jan. 1, 2026, the national beef herd numbers about ...

U.S. winter wheat is sharply affected by dry weather this spring, with U.S. Wheat Associates estimating about 69% under drought across the nation’s winter wheat production area. Wheat futures have moved higher as traders weigh how ongoing dry conditions will affect yields and har...

Move over corn and cotton — soybean oil has been the standout U.S. ag commodity so far this year, rallying sharply and sending new momentum through the soybean complex. Futures for soy oil rose roughly 54% through April, while soybeans gained far less, and average daily soy oil trading jumped nea...