On Monday, the USDA published the 15th Crop Progress report of the 2026 growing season. Here’s a look at the latest progress and condition numbers.

Cattle finishing is a tight-margin business in which profitability relies on feeder cattle prices relative to fed cattle prices and feed costs.

The UK Met Office warns of an "extreme" marine heatwave with sea temperatures surging 4-5°C above average, threatening native habitats while driving unexpected biological migrations.