
Farm Bill Recap with Susan Littlefield on FARM Unfiltered – May 8, 2026
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

Watching Positive Money Flow Into Grains and Fertilizer Prices Into the Weekend
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

Rounds Talks Fertilizer, Farm Aid, M-COOL and Lab-Grown Meat Labeling
(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

Brazilian Beef Imports Surge as U.S. Scrutiny Intensifies and Cattle Markets React
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 Plains, Saturated Midwest Create Challenging Start to Spring Planting
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

Johnson Introduces Bill Targeting Foreign Ownership of U.S. Farmland and Critical Sites
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 Remain a Key for U.S. Farmers and Rural Communities
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

Commodities and Cattle See Pressure at Midday Thursday
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 Pork Exports Third Largest on Record; Beef Variety Meat Value Reaches New High
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

USDA Requires SNAP Authorized Retailers to Carry More Real Food
(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

Veterinary Association Applauds House Farm Bill Passage
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

Growth Energy: E15 Could Save Consumers More than $150 Million This Summer
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

Hoeven Lays Out Priorities on Fertilizer, Farm Aid, Farm Bill and Trade
(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

Corteva Names Seed Spinoff “Vylor,” Launch Still on Track for Q4 2026
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

ASA Vice President Urges Caution in USTR Section 301 Investigation
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

Favorable Planting Weather Meets Global Headlines and Market Scrutiny
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

Beef Month Perspective: What Lenders Are Seeing in Today’s Beef Industry
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,

Grains Seeing Pressure on a Turnaround Tuesday Lower
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

Farmer Sentiment Declines in April Amid Input Costs and Availability Concerns
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 March Rural Mainstreet Index Drops Sharply
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 Boosts SDRP Payments, Eyes Specialty Crop Rollout and Records Modernization
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