In this first segment of Commodity Close-Up, Jared Law an area manager for The Anderson's spoke about the corn markets, including what they closed like yesterday, and some things farmers should keep in mind.

Temperatures and weather conditions in May increase the chance of certain diseases and other things that a farmer may see out in their field. I spoke with Katie Strathman, Kansas Technical Service Representative for BASF about some things she's seen out in the field over the last couple of weeks.

Year-round E-15 was removed from the Farm Bill and will now go up in the house for a separate vote. U.S. Senator Roger Marshall speaking to a group of media made it clear that his goal is getting year-round E-15 across the finish line.

As planting season approaches across Kansas, farmers are beginning to make critical decisions that can impact crop success for the entire year. From soil conditions to seed selection, preparation is key to getting crops off to a strong start.

At Commodity Classic, Brady Spangenberg with BASF shared insight into what’s ahead for farmers in 2026. From corn market opportunities to sustainability practices and digital tools, several key themes are shaping conversations across agriculture this year.

The 2025 growing season brought significant challenges for corn growers across the country, with disease pressure hitting hard from the moment seed left the planter. This week, Kim Tutor, Technical Marketing Manager with BASF, sat down to discuss what made 2025 one of the toughest years in recent memory—and how growers can prepare moving forward.