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Two presidents are scheduled to meet on Friday, and the trade is watching closely in hopes that soybeans will be part of the conversation. On the global side, CONAB raised its soybean production estimate, adding a bit

ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 18, 2025 — The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) today released The Harvest Economy, a new economic impact study highlighting the vital role the U.S. grain and feed industry plays in powering jobs,

By Nebraska Extension The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension will host a field day on Friday, Sept. 26, focused on small ruminant grazing at Harold Johnson’s Ranch (Egan Lane, Hyannis, Neb., just east of Egan Lake). The in-person event

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced acceptance of 1.78 million acres into the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) through 2025 General, Continuous, Grassland, and Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program enrollments. According to USDA’s Farm Service Agency

WASHINGTON D.C. — An overwhelming majority of corn growers from across the United States say that the nation’s farm economy is possibly already in a crisis or on the brink of one, according to a new survey

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) are reintroducing bipartisan legislation to shine a light on market factors driving the high cost of fertilizer, which is a major expense for farmers.

As expected, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday. What does that mean for the U.S. dollar and the broader market picture moving forward? Also, we saw grains and livestock under some

By:Paul Hammel Nebraska Examiner  LINCOLN — Advocates for rural Nebraska and telecommunications companies are expressing disappointment and some condemnation over the decision to propose spending only $43.8 million of the $405 million in federal money awarded to

Highlighting the downturn in the farm economy, the president of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and leaders from 17 state corn grower groups sent an open letter to Democratic and Republican Congressional leaders today, calling on them to

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Ethanol and ag groups are sharing reaction after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule regarding how it will reallocate gallons lost due to small refinery exemptions (SREs) under the Renewable Fuel

Story by Matt Kaye, Berns Bureau, Washington (courtesy of NAFB News Service) It’s again a game of “chicken” as Senate leaders blame each other for a possible October 1st government shutdown. It’s a shutdown that Senate Majority

The dollar index is sitting at a 10-week low, pressured by expectations of an upcoming Fed rate cut. That weaker dollar is being weighed alongside early harvest pressure and ongoing demand concerns in today’s grain trade. Traders

The Renewable Fuels Association today said it is encouraged by the Environmental Protection Agency’s new proposal to ensure that renewable fuel volumes lost to small refinery exemptions in 2023-2025 will be reallocated to future RFS standards. EPA is co-proposing

Washington, DC (September 16, 2025) – The Rail Customer Coalition (RCC), which represents manufacturing, agriculture, energy, and other vital industries across the U.S. economy, sent a letter today to the Surface Transportation Board (STB) warning that Union Pacific’s proposed acquisition of

A new economic study released today by the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) shows that expanding year-round, nationwide consumer access to fuels with a 15% ethanol blend would provide a boon to the American economy, benefiting

The U.S. beef cow inventory has dropped to its lowest level since 1962, signaling what many believe is the bottom of the current cattle cycle. The tight supply has fueled a strong pricing environment that has been

LINCOLN –The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA), in conjunction with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the detection of a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in

Harvest pressure is weighing on Monday’s market trade as combines roll and grain begins to move into the bin. At the same time, concerns continue to mount over stalled trade talks with China—raising questions about what’s next

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says the upcoming national dietary guidelines are being built on a straightforward approach that emphasizes sound, simple and clear recommendations. “These guidelines will prioritize whole, healthy and nutritious foods, such as whole fat

It’s a mixed start to the week in the grain trade with the outside markets awaiting the Federal Reserve meeting and a possible rate cut later in the week. Meantime, the cattle markets is on a tear