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USDA has released red meat export data for September, which was delayed due to the recent government shutdown. As compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), September data showed a fairly steady performance for U.S. pork

David Ericson takes a deeper dive into the long-range outlook for the corn market, breaking down what’s driving sentiment as we head toward the new year. With South America showing no major weather concerns at this point,

INDIANAPOLIS (National FFA Organization) – National FFA Foundation’s Molly Ball, National FFA Foundation President, has been named the winner of a Silver Stevie Award® in the Female Executive of the Year – Government or Non-Profit – category in the

AMES, Iowa — Milk is one of the most widely consumed agricultural products globally, and its production trends have significant economic, nutritional, and environmental implications. In recent years, many countries have expanded their dairy sectors with increased

Corn is up slightly, supported by continued strong export demand, while wheat holds steady to slightly higher. Soybeans are down 1 to 2 cents on favorable South American weather and ongoing weakness in soybean oil. It’s a

LUBBOCK, Texas (Dec. 11, 2025) — National Sorghum Producers is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Sorghum Yield Contest, including Bin Buster awardee Chris Santini from Warren County, New Jersey, securing the contest’s highest 2025 yield

Governor Larry Rhoden was among the first speakers to welcome family farmers and ranchers from across the state to the 110th South Dakota Farmers Union State Convention held in Huron December 10 and 11. During his keynote, the

DENVER, CO —Economic uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policy is much lower than it was a year ago, steadying the broader outlook for 2026. The reduced market anxiety can be seen in historically low volatility metrics for equity,

WASHINGTON D.C. – On Wednesday, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on the Abuse of the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA). Todd Wilkinson, South Dakota cattle producer and National Cattlemen’s Beef

WASHINGTON – In a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing with U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer this week, Senator John Hoeven outlined how the Trump administration is fighting on behalf of U.S. farmers and ranchers to open

ARLINGTON, Va. – On Wednesday, over a dozen Republican members of Congress sent a letter to President Donald Trump, highlighting concerns about the United States’ overreliance on China for the supply of its vitamins and amino acids used

We rolled straight from WASDE into a Fed news conference today, capped off with another interest-rate cut. That decision has the potential to ripple through commodities and currency markets as traders position themselves ahead of year-end. It’s

(Washington, D.C., December 10, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, joined by U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., today announced the approval of six new state SNAP food-choice waivers under

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Dec. 10, 2025) — The Farm Progress Show has been honored as the Trade Show News Network (TSNN) B2B Show of the Year, a prestigious recognition that underscores its transformative role in advancing agriculture. The 2025 Farm Progress Show brought together 161,000 attendees and 548

ST. CHARLES, Mo. (Dec. 10, 2025) — Farmer-leaders of the United Soybean Board (USB) elected Brent Gatton from Bremen, Ky., as the new chair during the organization’s December board meeting in St. Charles, Mo. He’s joined by nine

WASHINGTON, DC — House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) and House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture Chairman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) released a joint statement following the advancement of the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization

December, 10, 2025. Washington, D.C. A new economic analysis finds that EPA’s proposal to assign 50% of the Renewable Identification Number (RIN) credits to imported biofuels and biofuels made from imported feedstocks compared to domestic would strengthen domestic

The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the ePermit Act today, a bipartisan effort led by Representatives Dusty Johnson of South Dakota and Scott Peters of California. The legislation codifies President Trump’s Action Plan to modernize permitting

Marketing year 2024/25 (September–August) marked a banner year for U.S. corn export volumes, reaching 72.6 million metric tons (tons) due to abundant supplies and robust global demand. Corn exports to established trade partners hit new highs, while

Farmers have continued to grapple with elevated costs for agricultural inputs like seed and fertilizer, a trend the Trump administration says it is examining as part of a broader push to stabilize the farm economy. The increase