China Says It Won’t Be Affected by Loss of U.S. Grains and Oilseeds
China’s grain supply won’t be affected by a loss of U.S. feed grain and oilseed imports, thanks to abundantly available substitutes on the global market and sufficient reserves at home. That’s according to a report from Bloomberg.
Planting Progress Moves Forward
(FARGO, ND) — The latest estimates from USDA say that corn, soybean and spring wheat planting progress is moving at or ahead of average as we near the end of April. According to the latest USDA Crop
Thune, Smith Reintroduce Legislation to Expand and Strengthen Local Meat Processing Capabilities
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) today reintroduced the Strengthening Local Processing Act, legislation that would provide support to America’s small meat and poultry processors to help strengthen and upgrade their operations. The bill would
Trump Administration Announces that the U.S. Government Has Dropped Criminal Charges Against Small Farmer/Rancher Maude Family
(Washington, D.C.) – On Monday, the Trump Administration announced bold action to put farmers and ranchers first by dropping criminal charges against Charles and Heather Maude, a South Dakota family who has a small cattle and hog
Sunflower Acres Expected to Increase in 2025
U.S. growers say they will plant 49% more sunflowers this year. Oilseed crushers and bird food buyers were expecting an acre increase given small carryover seed stocks. Non-oil sunflower acres were somewhat below most traders’ thoughts. According
Agriculture Responds to EPA’s Approval of Lower-Cost E15 for Summer Use
(Washington, D.C., April 28, 2025)- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today is issuing an emergency fuel waiver allowing the sale of E15 gasoline — gasoline blended with 15% ethanol — nationwide during the summer driving season.
Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 Podcast
What led to the grain markets being under pressure on Tuesday? Was it weather and planting progress? First notice day in grains for May contracts? What about the rumors of trade deals with countries like India and