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Two key market movers are on the horizon, with Tuesday’s WASDE report followed by next week’s Ag Outlook Forum in Washington, D.C., both expected to provide fresh direction for traders. In the soybean market, private exporters reported

Biofuel policy clarity. Lingering uncertainty. Real stakes for U.S. farmers. We break down the newly released 45Z tax credit guidance with insights from Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist with StoneX and Tom Verry, Director of  Outreach and

WASHINGTON — Last week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established the strongest protections in  agency history for over-the-top (OTT) dicamba application on dicamba-tolerant cotton and soybean crops. This decision responds directly to the strong advocacy of America’s

Washington, D.C. – In response to the recent announcement by Florida officials regarding glyphosate and bread products, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG), North American Miller’s Association (NAMA) and American Bakers Association (ABA) issued the following joint statement:

Soybeans are still drawing support from the phone conversation earlier this week, while traders also look ahead to Tuesday’s WASDE report for fresh direction. In the cattle market, attention turned to President Trump’s executive order regarding imported

USDA officials say they remain on track to meet a late-February rollout for the Farm Business Assistance program, with payments expected to begin flowing on schedule and new digital tools being introduced to streamline the process for

WASHINGTON – As Americans prepare to watch the Super Bowl this Sunday, National Farmers Union (NFU) is drawing attention to a different kind of matchup: family farmers and consumers versus corporate monopolies that aren’t playing fair. The “Farmer’s Share of the

There is a lot going on in the markets this week from 45Z and biofuels news to US/China relations, the Greeley, CO JBS plant strike potential and much more. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins

WASHINGTON D.C. — A coalition of leading agricultural organizations today sent a letter to Lee Zeldin, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), urging the agency to uphold its rigorous, science-based pesticide registration process and ensure

WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) welcomed new guidance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) clarifying that the Clean Air Act (CAA) supports farmers’ right to repair their own equipment and cannot be used by equipment manufacturers to block their access to independent repair. The EPA’s statement is a step forward for family farmers and

NASHVILLE, Tennessee — The popular CattleFax Outlook Seminar, held as part of CattleCon 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee, shared expert market and weather analysis today. “The U.S. cattle and beef industry enters 2026 with strong but volatile market

Forty farm and agricultural groups have joined forces to launch the Agricultural Coalition for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, highlighting the trade pact’s role as a critical economic engine for the U.S. farm economy and a cornerstone of North

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson laid out his Farm Bill 2.0 priorities during remarks at this year’s annual meeting of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, signaling that he is prepared to move

Soybeans continued to react to the reported discussion between the two presidents, which spanned a wide range of topics including trade, military matters, and a planned April visit to Beijing. Meanwhile, the cattle market moved lower as

U.S. soybean futures gapped sharply higher mid-morning — at one point up nearly 50 cents — after President Trump posted that he had completed a lengthy call with China’s President Xi. The two leaders are looking for

WASHINGTON, D.C. — NASDA’s members-led Board of Directors chose five issues to serve as the organization’s primary policy focus for 2026. They include agricultural labor reform, animal disease preparedness and traceability, the farm bill, pesticide regulations, and regional food procurement and distribution.

ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 3, 2026 — The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) today applauded Congress for passing the fiscal year funding package that includes an extension of the authorization for the U.S. Grain Standards Act (USGSA)

We discuss 45Z news, market reaction and thoughts across the grain and livestock sector on Tuesday with Arlan Suderman, chief commodities economist with StoneX, in our Market Talk Midday Commentary.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Tuesday, the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations for domestic producers of clean transportation fuel to determine their eligibility for and calculate the clean fuel production credit under

Commissioner Sid Miller is responding to a recent USDA report that listed the national cattle herd at its lowest level in 75 years. This trend is alarming, but an effective beef policy, including heifer tax credits, will help

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Foundation is excited to host the 2026 NASDA Next Generation (Next Gen) program at the 2026 NASDA Winter Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., Feb. 1-4., 2026. This program brings together college