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Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 10.9 million head on August 1, 2025. The inventory was 2 percent below August

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency began working through its backlog of Small Refinery Exemption requests today. According to Reuters, the agency denied 28 petitions, while approving 63 full waivers and granting 77 partial waivers, totaling an estimated

As the EPA announced its decision on small refinery exemptions on Friday morning, we saw a somewhat muted response in the markets. We also have news coming out of the Jackson Hole meeting with Fed Chair Jerome

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency is moving to resolve a years-long backlog of Small Refinery Exemption petitions under the Renewable Fuel Standard, a federal program requiring refiners to blend a minimum volume of renewable fuels into

Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that inflation is slowing, though farmers and ranchers are still facing many other economic challenges. Bernt Nelson, an economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, says this economic

(FARGO, ND) — It has been a major talking point on social media and throughout the grain markets this week…..what are scouts seeing on the Midwest Crop Tour? Is the massive crop being forecast actually out there?

The President of the National Corn Growers submitted comments on the U.S. Section 301 investigation into Brazil’s unfair trading practices, specifically on ethanol. Kenneth Hartman, Jr., outlined clear evidence in his comments demonstrating that Brazil’s ethanol tariff

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — The U.S. and the European Union announced that they’ve agreed on a Framework of an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade. Among the key terms, the EU intends to eliminate tariffs on all

(Washington, D.C., August 21, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today issued a memorandum announcing a new policy directive prioritizing land use efficiency when evaluating proposals for power generation projects on National Forest System lands.

The corn and soybean markets are finding strength today from a mix of supportive fundamentals and trader positioning, as many are weighing early feedback from the ProFarmer Crop Tour. So far, the tour has delivered some notable

ARLINGTON, VA — The U.S. Dairy Export Council and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) welcomed today’s release of the Joint Statement on United States – European Union Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade. U.S.

Soybeans are the upside leader on Thursday as we see a mostly positive day across the grain and livestock trade. We discuss the market action with Arlan Suderman from StoneX in our Market Talk Midday Commentary. Please

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) helped introduce bipartisan legislation to ensure rural communities that depend on high-speed internet to implement modern farming practices can get connected. He joined Representative Erin Houchin (IN-09)  and other members in introducing

WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 21, 2025 — The White House announced a United States-European Union Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade. The administration stated the Framework Agreement aims to resolve trade imbalances and maximize the U.S. and EU’s combined

Story by Jesse Allen and Susan Littlefield (MITCHELL, SD) – The Farm Bill was one of many topics of discussion this week at the 30th annual Dakotafest in Mitchell, SD. With low commodity prices and a struggling

Story by Matt Kaye, Berns Bureau, Washington via NAFB News Service Brazil is in the crosshairs of U.S. trade—twice. And one senator says there’s a good reason for that. Iowa Senator and Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley says

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — The 2022 Census of Agriculture Typology Report shows that family farms make up 95 percent of all U.S. farms. The report, released by the National Agricultural Statistics Service, focuses on the “family farm,” which

A mixed day in the grains with more strength in cattle on Wednesday. Arlan Suderman from StoneX joined us for perspective and analysis at midweek in our Wednesday Market Wrap Up. Please remember the risk of trading

ARDEN HILLS, Minn. (August 20, 2025) — Purina Animal Nutrition has unveiled the second edition of its Beef-on-Dairy Industry Report, offering producers an in-depth look at the evolving role of beef-on-dairy cattle in the U.S. beef supply chain. The

Finding enough labor is a key concern for U.S. agriculture, especially in the fruit and vegetable sector. Oregon farmer Mike McCarthy said produce growers have no option to automate labor functions like many other types of farmers

USDA data says that grain and soybean inspections for overseas delivery declined week-to-week during the seven days ending on August 14. Wheat assessments were reported at 395,240 metric tons, down from almost 415,000 last week but still