Canada Prohibits Texas Livestock Imports

Canada has temporarily suspended livestock imports from Texas following the recent detection of New World screwworm in South Texas calves, raising new concerns for cattle producers and animal health officials. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced on June 5 that it will halt imports of livestock, including horses, that originated in or were present in Texas within 21 days of entry into Canada. The agency noted that the New World screwworm is not present in Canada and said it will continue monitoring the situation alongside U.S. officials. USA Today said the move follows confirmation by the USDA of two cases in South Texas. The first involved a three-week-old calf found with screwworm larvae in its umbilical area. A second case was confirmed on June 5 in a one-month-old calf located about six miles away. The flesh-eating parasite, spread by screwworm flies, poses a significant threat to livestock health and Texas' $15.5 billion cattle industry if it’s not contained.

New USDA Senior Adviser on Screwworm Preparedness

The USDA named Texas cattle industry leader John Bellinger as Senior Advisor for New World Screwworm Preparedness, a move aimed at strengthening efforts to protect U.S. livestock from the reemerging pest. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said this expands its response to recent New World screwworm detections in South Texas. Bellinger will help coordinate efforts to evaluate technologies and strategies designed to contain and ultimately eradicate the flesh-eating parasite. “I look forward to working with USDA and our state partners as we continue ramping up testing, detection, and release of our tools to reduce these fly populations,” Bellinger said. Bellinger serves on the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents and has extensive experience in the food safety, meat export, and cattle industries. He is a former chairman of the U.S. Meat Export Federation and the Southwest Meat Association. USDA officials say controlling the pest remains a top priority for protecting the nation's livestock industry.

El Niño is Officially Here in the Pacific

AccuWeather meteorologists say El Niño conditions have likely developed in the tropical Pacific and could have significant implications for U.S. agriculture and weather patterns over the next two years. According to AccuWeather, sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific have risen above the threshold typically used to declare El Niño conditions. Experts believe the pattern could strengthen rapidly and may even develop into a rare "Super El Niño." “The sea surface temperatures are quickly rising in the equatorial Pacific,” said AccuWeather meteorologist Paul Pastelok. “This El Niño will most likely begin soon and strengthen quickly.” For farmers, El Niño can bring wetter conditions to parts of the Southwest, while increasing the risk of drier weather in some already drought-stricken regions of the country. The weather pattern may also reduce Atlantic hurricane activity by increasing wind shear across the basin. AccuWeather forecasts 11 to 16 named storms this hurricane season.

2025-2026 Year-End Numbers Reflect Solid Wheat Sales

U.S. wheat exports posted their strongest performance in five years during the 2025-2026 marketing year, providing a bright spot for wheat growers facing low commodity prices. The marketing year ended May 31 with export inspections totaling 23.7 million metric tons, or 871 million bushels. That was nearly 15 percent higher than the previous year and marked the largest export volume since the 2020-2021 marketing year. Over 55 countries purchased U.S. wheat during the year, helping drive sales beyond initial USDA projections. Demand came from a combination of long-standing customers and emerging markets, highlighting the competitiveness of U.S. wheat despite strong global supplies. “U.S. wheat continued to move steadily into global markets despite a year marked by geopolitical uncertainty, volatile freight costs, and intense competition from other exporting origins,” said Brian Liedl, vice president of overseas operations for U.S. Wheat Associates. USDA raised its export outlook several times during the year as commercial sales consistently exceeded expectations.

Crop Protection Market will Hit $106.2 billion by 2030

Global demand for crop protection products will continue growing over the next five years as farmers work to protect yields and meet rising food demand. According to a new report from MarketsandMarkets, the global crop protection chemicals market will grow from $83.3 billion in 2025 to $106.3 billion by 2030, representing an annual growth rate of five percent. Researchers say growth is being driven by the need to control weeds, insects, and diseases that threaten crop production worldwide. The Asia-Pacific region is expected to remain a key market due to its large agricultural sector, intensive crop production, and growing food demand. The report also highlights increasing adoption of soil treatment products, which help manage soil-borne diseases, nematodes, and other pests that can reduce crop establishment and yields. While biological products continue to gain attention, synthetic herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides remain the dominant tools used by growers because of their broad-spectrum efficacy.

Wisconsin Farm Sells for an Incredible Amount

A recent farmland auction in south-central Wisconsin demonstrated the continued strength of high-quality agricultural land values, with a 208-acre farm selling for nearly $22,000 per acre. The property, located about 15 miles south of Madison, sold in five tracts for a combined $4.55 million during an auction held in late April. The final sale price averaged $21,946 per acre. “It was some of the quickest, most rapid-fire bidding in an auction that I have ever been a part of in several years,” said Peoples Company land agent Adam Crist. “ Agriculture Dot Com said nearly 50 bidders registered for the sale, including local farmers, investors, and potential rural home site buyers. As bidding intensified, the field narrowed to a handful of competitors. A local dairy farmer ultimately purchased all five tracts, adding the land to an existing operation that already borders part of the property.

Tuesday Watch List

Markets

On Tuesday, the U.S. Census Bureau will release their April Trade Balance report at 7:30 a.m. CDT, which will eventually be incorporated into USDA's monthly update by mid-morning. Otherwise, there are no additional major reports scheduled. Traders will remain tuned in to the conflict in the Middle East and weather developments for U.S. crops.

Weather

A busy pattern continues Tuesday as showers move through the eastern Midwest and Tennessee Valley, which could result in some areas of heavy rain and flooding. Another system is moving through the northern Rockies and will move into the Northern Plains later Tuesday. Doing so should cause a significant severe weather event from the Dakotas down to Nebraska, with more isolated severe storms farther south to the Texas Panhandle.