Sterile Flies Combat NWS Spread
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 12:32PM CST
The U.S. opened a sterile fly dispersal facility in Texas to combat New World screwworm (NWS) spreading from Mexico, capable of releasing 100 million sterile flies weekly. Three preventative drugs received FDA authorization while USDA plans a production facility to eventually generate 300 million sterile flies per week.
USDA Reports Summary
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 11:30AM CST
USDA released its February Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) reports on Tuesday.
Iowa Moves to Tap Hansen-Mueller Bond
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 9:40AM CST
Iowa requests federal court permission to use Hansen-Mueller's $500,000 surety bond to compensate farmers for unpaid grain deliveries following the company's bankruptcy filing.
Top 5 Things to Watch
Sunday, February 8, 2026 10:46AM CST
We kick off the week with February's WASDE report, look forward to seeing you at the National Farm Machinery Show, and will check in on the weather impact of warmer weather in some areas of the U.S., and rains in South America.