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The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) today urged Congress to act immediately to pass legislation that would allow for the year-round sale of fuels with 15% ethanol blends, often referred to as E15, to help offset rising costs related to the

Leaders from the agriculture, manufacturing and technology sectors convened in Washington today to highlight the importance of renewing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement as the landmark trade agreement approaches its formal review period. The panel discussion, hosted by

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 12, 2026 – Yesterday, a coalition of 38 organizations sent a letter to the U.S. Trade Representative, Ambassador Jamieson Greer, urging him to act on mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef during the ongoing U.S.-Mexico-Canada

(Washington, D.C., March 12, 2026) – Over 2.0 million landowners rented out 348 million acres of farmland, according to the results of the 2024 Tenure, Ownership, and Transition of Agricultural Land (TOTAL) survey results released today by the U.S. Department

More volatility is being seen in the markets on Thursday with crude oil on the rise once again, pulling grains and oilseeds higher with it. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss the

USDA officials say more details are coming soon for farmers waiting on assistance through the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program. The department has already distributed more than $6 billion in payments through the program, which was designed to

As farmers and ranchers continue navigating a challenging farm economy, the Senate Agriculture Committee recently held a hearing focused on potential policy solutions and long-term support for the agricultural sector. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall

WASHINGTON – (March 11, 2026) – The National Potato Council today welcomed a bipartisan, bicameral letter sent to President Trump by 68 members of Congress, urging the Administration to prioritize opening Japan’s market to U.S. fresh table stock

Freight railroads are a vital component of the U.S. agricultural supply chain. Shippers of bulk commodities such as grain, oilseeds, fertilizer, feed ingredients and food products rely on rail for long-distance movement where trucking is cost-prohibitive and

The outside markets continue to weigh on trade following the latest WASDE report. U.S. fuel ethanol production is also running strong, climbing from 1.095 to 1.126 million barrels per day in the most recent reporting week. Meanwhile,

Washington – On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), questioned witnesses Mr. Zippy Duvall, President of the American Farm Bureau Federation, and Mr. Jed Bower, President of the National Corn Growers Association, at the Senate Agriculture Committee hearing.

Washington, DC – The New Civil Liberties Alliance has asked the U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota for summary judgment in R-CALF USA, et al. v. USDA. Representing ranchers, farmers, and livestock producers, NCLA

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Increasing domestic demand for U.S. agriculture products like corn and soybeans was a key highlight in testimony this week by agriculture leaders before the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The nation’s

MILWAUKEE, WI — Sales of agricultural tractors and combines in the United States and Canada showed mixed results in February as farmers continue to navigate evolving market conditions while investing in productivity-enhancing equipment. According to the latest data

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today argued that her legislation to incentivize the use of U.S.-grown cotton to stem the decline of domestic cotton production must be part of finding long-term solutions to sustain

Plans to strengthen the nation’s defenses against the New World Screwworm are moving forward as the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Army Corps of Engineers announced a new construction contract for a sterile fly production facility

The latest WASDE report didn’t offer many new insights to the balance sheets, leaving markets with few surprises. The U.S. dollar moved lower on the day, while precious metals like gold and silver pushed higher. Weather is

The March WASDE Report was released by USDA on Tuesday and it reflected minimal changes to the domestic and global balance sheets overall. In fact, USDA made no changes to U.S. corn, soybean or wheat ending stocks

It was four years ago when Russia’s invasion of Ukraine triggered volatility and uncertainty in agricultural markets. This year, it’s the United States’ and Israel’s attack on Iran. The Middle East is a major supplier of energy

A new poll conducted by YouGov on behalf of Rural Voices USA found that 71 percent of farm families across five Midwestern states say they’re more likely to support a Congressional candidate who votes for year-round E15

NEW ORLEANS – National Farmers Union (NFU) on Monday concluded its 124th Anniversary Convention after the assembled delegates voted to finalize NFU’s 2026 policy priorities. NFU welcomed over 500 family farmers, ranchers and supporters to New Orleans, Louisiana, for