An executive at an independent seed company in Iowa highlighted some of the reasons why major seed companies have been able to continue raising their technology fees and avoid competing with smaller companies trying to use off-patent technology. That was just one issue raised in a hearing into consolidation around agricultural input suppliers.
As the continued government shutdown prevents the release of any updated USDA reports on crop production, other sources of data, including yield trials, help paint a picture of corn and soybean harvest results.
President Donald Trump on social media on Wednesday said cattle markets are high because of his tariffs, but he needs to lower beef prices for consumers. It was reported the Trump administration wants to quadruple imports of beef from Argentina. It all affected Wednesday's cattle markets.
