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As we head toward the close of the year, the market focus is shifting to a handful of key factors — from how South American weather may shape early crop potential, to whether China can maintain its

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — The December 1st Cattle on Feed report from USDA showed cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.7

Urea fertilizer prices are moving higher again after several months of declines, as new geopolitical developments and fresh buying interest inject renewed volatility into nitrogen markets, according to Mike Castle, senior fertilizer analyst with StoneX. Castle said

USW works in six countries across South America, which creates a massive geographical region with a growing population that roughly equals the population of the United States. Miguel Galdos, who leads USW staff from the USW Santiago

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Dr. Julie Callahan to serve as chief agricultural negotiator at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom: Julie Callahan brings an

LINCOLN, NE — Governor Jim Pillen announced further progress in assisting   workers impacted by the upcoming Tyson meat processing plant closure in Lexington. Altogether, over 1,600 individuals attended Rapid Response layoff services events and job fairs at

The Energy Information Administration said ethanol output jumped to a new record high in the seven days ending on December 12. U.S. production rose to an average of 1.131 million barrels a day, which the agency said

A provision led by U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) in the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was signed into law by President Trump Thursday. The provisions would strengthen America’s deterrence against China. “My provisions will keep

WASHINGTON (December 18, 2025) – Today, the Pet and Livestock Protection Act, introduced by Reps. Tom Tiffany (R-WI) and Lauren Boebert (R-CO) passed the House with a bipartisan vote. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Public Lands

DENVER, COLO. and ATLANTA, GA.—Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, filed briefs in the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 10th and 11th Circuits yesterday urging the courts to reject attempts by refiners to circumvent

We see mixed to higher action in corn and wheat while soybeans continue to struggle. Meantime, we have new Consumer Price Index data to discuss and we see a mixed tone in livestock trade. Arlan Suderman from

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) reintroduced the Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety (HAULS) Act to strengthen the transportation of America’s agricultural products. “Nebraska’s farmers and ranchers feed and fuel our world, but burdensome regulations make it harder for their

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) pushed the Trump Administration to ramp up their avian flu response as the first dairy herd in Wisconsin tested positive for avian flu in Dodge County earlier this

WASHINGTON – Today, The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen and The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees representing 53 percent of the unionized workforce at the Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Corporation, announced their opposition to

When geopolitical analyst and podcaster Jacob Shapiro discussed the future of agriculture with farmers and ranchers during the 110th South Dakota Farmers Union State Convention, the picture he painted was not a rosy one. “I’m here to tell

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) today introduced the Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2025, legislation that would support American honey producers and producers of other commodities, like crawfish, garlic, and mushrooms, who have

Rumors were confirmed this week with reports of China canceling some U.S. wheat purchases, adding pressure to the wheat market just as weather concerns build in key growing regions where questions remain about proper crop dormancy, but

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that the country of China has filed a lawsuit against her, the Show Me State, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt, and former Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey. China

We see mixed to lower action in Wednesday’s market trade with soybeans under pressure once again. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss the market action, the latest on crude oil and more

America’s sheep industry faces increasing pressure from imported lamb, which threatens the stability and the future of domestic producers. ASI members have made it clear that immediate federal action is critical to restoring fair competition and protecting