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Agriculture News

Sustainable aviation fuel demand grows, impacts U.S. soybean oil prices

Farm Progress

Brazil just boosted soybean crop estimates to record highs, likely pressuring U.S. prices further this spring. Check your forward contracts and consider locking in sales before larger Brazilian supplies hit markets later this year.

Auctions

Four major livestock auctions hit the block April 14 across the country: Shelby NC, St. Marys KS, Exeter MO, and Aberdeen SD. Same-day sales mean you need to check current feeder and finished cattle prices now if you're thinking about moving inventory or timing a purchase this week.

Market Prices

Livestock as of 04/13/2026 (USDA daily)

Grants & Funding

Apr 16, 2026 deadline for Veterinary Services Grant Program — may help fund vet services in rural areas where coverage is thin. Check if your operation or a local vet practice qualifies; could ease finding animal health support when you need it.

Recent USDA Awards

Lincoln County just pulled $191M for watershed work—largest payout going out right now. Boll weevil eradication ($8M in Texas) and wildfire defense grants ($8.7M) are also active. Check your county's conservation office today to see if you qualify for any of these programs before they're fully allocated.

Subsidy Payments

$16.2 billion in farm subsidies flowed nationally last year, with top dollars concentrated in Iowa, Illinois, and Minnesota. Your county's share may differ significantly—worth checking your USDA FSA office to see what programs you're leaving on the table or what paperwork windows are closing soon.

Drought Status

55% of U.S. rangeland now in severe drought or worse—up from 48% last week. If your pasture's in the affected counties, document conditions now for LFP claims and verify crop insurance coverage before month-end. Check your county's drought classification today on the USDA drought monitor.

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