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Late-night negotiations. House floor drama. E15 fights. Prop 12 battles. And a Farm Bill that barely made it through the House. On this episode of FARM Unfiltered, Corryn La Rue is joined by American Ag Network’s Susan

We are seeing some positive money flow into commodities like grains, oilseeds and crude oil on Friday ahead of the weekend where any number of headlines could flow that might impact trade. Meantime, fertilizer prices continue to

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) touched on a wide range of agriculture priorities during a Capitol Hill conversation last week (featured Thursday on Agriculture of America), weighing in on rising input costs, the push to

Surging Imports Set the Stage Brazilian beef exports to the United States are surging, according to monthly data from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, underscoring a growing reliance on imported protein even as federal officials intensify scrutiny

Dry conditions are stretching across much of farm country as producers push ahead with spring planting, raising concerns about soil moisture levels in key agricultural regions. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says some of the most significant dryness

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and members of the Select Committee on China have introduced the Protecting U.S. Farmland and Sensitive Sites from Foreign Adversaries Act, aimed at safeguarding American farmland, military facilities, and

Farm banks remained a cornerstone of the rural economy in 2025, providing critical financing to farmers, ranchers, and small agricultural operations across the country. According to the American Bankers Association, banks held nearly $212 billion in farm

We see pressure across commodities, energies and cattle on Thursday as optimism grows about a deal to end the war with Iran. That is helping fuel positivity in the stock market as well as we near the

March exports of U.S. pork were among the largest on record, concluding a very strong first quarter, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). While March beef exports were

(Washington, D.C., May 7, 2026) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published the final rule regarding stocking standards for retailers participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), ensuring a broader variety of nutritious food is

The U.S. House of Representatives has advanced a new farm bill that includes key provisions supporting veterinary medicine, animal health, and public safety. The legislation is drawing praise from the American Veterinary Medical Association. The legislation reauthorizes

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, today released new data showing that fuel retailers sold nearly 2.5 billion gallons of E15 in 2025, underscoring the growing demand for a lower-cost fuel option that could save drivers more than $150

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Senator John Hoeven (R-ND) covered a broad slate of agriculture policy priorities during a one-on-one Capitol Hill conversation last week walking through the push to onshore fertilizer production to the United States, advances in

INDIANAPOLIS — Corteva (NYSE: CTVA) revealed Monday that the seed and genetics company spinning off from its agriscience business — long referred to internally as “SpinCo” — will operate under the name Vylor, Inc. The separation remains

May 5, 2026. Washington, D.C. Soybean farmers are already facing significant economic headwinds and new trade actions could add further strain, American Soybean Association (ASA) Vice President and Iowa soybean farmer Dave Walton said today in testimony before the Office

U.S. weather is shaping up to be favorable for planting, with dry conditions covering much of the Midwest, though below-average temperatures could slow crop emergence. Winter wheat conditions took another step lower, keeping concerns elevated across key

OMAHA, Neb. May 5, 2026— As the U.S. beef industry recognizes Beef Month this May, Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) joins in recognizing beef producers for their essential role in feeding families, strengthening rural communities, and sustaining a safe,

It appears to be a turnaround Tuesday to the downside in the grain complex as we see moderate pressure across soybeans, corn and wheat. Mike Castle, Senior Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss the grain

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Farmer sentiment fell in April as concerns about rising input costs, tighter availability and global instability continued to weigh on the agricultural outlook. The April Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped to 121, down

The Rural Mainstreet Index fell sharply in March, signaling continued economic strain across agriculture-dependent regions. That’s according to a monthly survey from Creighton University. The index dropped to 40.9, well below the growth-neutral level of 50, marking

USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce said the department is raising payments to farmers under the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program, pressing ahead on long-awaited aid for specialty crop growers, and accelerating an IT overhaul