May 29, 2026: Attention Shifts From Crop Planting to New Market Opportunities

About this episode

The episode discusses the shift in focus from crop planting to new market opportunities amidst rising transportation costs and livestock health concerns.

Planting progress remains ahead of average across much of the Midwest as producers continue monitoring grain markets, rising transportation costs and world livestock headlines. This week’s agriculture news includes strong planting progress across much of the Corn Belt, updated crop budget projections showing improved grain price outlooks and growing concerns surrounding rising transportation costs along the Mississippi River. Additional stories include the latest USDA Cattle on Feed Report, livestock health concerns tied to Theileria detections in Nebraska and ongoing debate surrounding Summit Carbon Solutions’ proposed pipeline route changes in Iowa. As application season continues, there are several tips to keep in mind as crops move through the growing season. In this week's interview, Jeff Moon, market development specialist with Corteva Agriscience, shares nitrogen management tips, including why in-season applications can be a useful tool and what growers should consider when making application decisions this year. Stay connected with us for daily agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

People in this episode

Host: Ag News Daily

Guest: Jeff Moon

Topics covered

• crop planting
• market opportunities
• grain markets
• transportation costs
• livestock health
• nitrogen management

Keywords

• crop planting
• grain markets
• transportation costs
• livestock health
• nitrogen management
• Cattle on Feed Report
• Theileria detections

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Corteva Agriscience, USDA, Summit Carbon Solutions

Places: Midwest, Corn Belt, Nebraska, Iowa

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