Global Demand Forecasts for U.S. Crops to Factor in Tariffs in Effect, USDA Says

A monthly U.S. Department of Agriculture supply and demand report due this week will consider trade policies in place when the forecasts for grains and soybeans are issued, an agency official said on Thursday, as President Donald
Friday, March 7th, 2025 Podcast

After a volatile week of trade and plenty of headline risk impacting the markets, we essentially finished near unchanged in many markets to close out the week on Friday. Plus, we can’t forget that we still have
Impact of Pork and Beef Exports on Corn and Soybean Industries a Bright Spot for Producers

In the wake of a challenging year for U.S. corn and soybean producers, an updated study shows how exports of pork and beef provide support to their bottom lines. In 2024, U.S. pork and beef exports of
Senators Marshall and Moran Introduce Legislation to Lower Interest Rates for Farmers and Rural Communities

Washington – U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) and Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) today introduced the Access to Credit for our Rural Economy (ACRE) Act. This legislation allows community banks to administer agricultural real estate loans by granting them tax exempt status on
Rounds Leads Legislation to Ban Foreign Adversaries from Buying American Farmland and Agricultural Businesses

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today reintroduced the Promoting Agriculture Safeguards and Security (PASS) Act, legislation to ban individuals and entities controlled by China, Russia, Iran and North Korea from purchasing agricultural