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(Washington, D.C., December 31, 2025) – Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the next phase in the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program (FBA), the eligible commodity per-acre payment rates. As announced earlier this month by President Trump

AUSTIN — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today addressed confirmation from Mexico’s National Service of Agro-Alimentary Health, Safety, and Quality (SENASICA) of a New World screwworm (NWS) case identified on December 27 in a six-day-old calf in the

Export sales remain strong for corn, while soybeans and wheat come in on the disappointing side. As the market finally gets caught up on reporting, Arlan Suderman with StoneX breaks down the year-end numbers across the ag

As farmers begin to evaluate potential payments under the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) Stage 2, a common concern has emerged across farm country: in many cases, the program’s calculation of shallow-losses does not capture the change in revenue

(Washington, D.C.) – As committed to under USDA’s National Farm Security Action Plan (PDF, 1.2 MB) U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced a number of coordinated actions to continue to emphasize American agricultural research and innovation by

(Washington, D.C.) –U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, signed a Secretary’s Memorandum (PDF, 135 KB) that puts forth a focused effort to establish new priorities for future research and development activities funded by the U.S. Department of

Beef prices are projected to continue increasing in 2026 as U.S. beef production continues to decline, with no obvious signs of a rebuilding cattle herd. That comes from John Lovett of the University of Arkansas System Division

Clean Fuels Alliance America welcomed a ruling by the California Air Resources Board to sunset the oxides of nitrogen mitigation requirement for biodiesel blends of up to B20, or 20 percent biodiesel, in the Alternative Diesel Fuel

The USDA is accepting applications for its agribusiness trade mission to the Philippines, taking place April 13–16, 2026. U.S. exporters interested in exploring trade opportunities in the Philippines’ thriving market and rapidly growing economy must apply by

Crush margins are improving in China, though that strength has yet to extend to U.S. soybeans. Speculation continues around potential Chinese purchases as the calendar winds down on 2025. Geopolitics remain a heavy influence on trade, with

AUSTIN — Commissioner Sid Miller today celebrated the Trump Administration’s recent economic reports showing declines in core inflation and a forecasted reduction in the agricultural trade deficit next year. The combination points towards a sharp economic turnaround for

The United Nations is recognizing 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer, aiming to spotlight the contributions of women in agriculture and agribusiness. The American Farm Bureau Federation and 15 other U.S. members of an

Corn is cycling back lower as Brazilian grain supplies continue to undercut U.S. prices, adding pressure to the market. At the same time, dryness concerns in southern Argentina are beginning to surface. Weather could soon become a

Sioux Falls, S.D. (December 29, 2025) — POET, the world’s largest producer of biofuels, celebrated several milestones throughout 2025, including new facilities and partnerships that continue to expand the company’s reach, both domestically and internationally. “At POET,

USDA export sales data show robust recent buying by China, with 362,067 metric tons of U.S. sorghum sales and commitments reported directly to China in the current marketing year, plus an additional 683,000 metric tons listed as “unknown” destination that market participants broadly view

Markets are settling into a thin, post-Christmas holiday trade, with lighter volume likely to stick around until the first full week of January. Headlines have been mostly quiet, though some buzz is building around a possible meeting

Markets are drifting in thin, post-Christmas holiday trade, with lighter volume expected to linger until the first full week of January. Headlines have been relatively quiet, though chatter is building around a possible meeting between the Ukrainian

WASHINGTON (BakingBusiness.com) — Concerns in the baking industry over how the Make America Healthy Again Commission may influence the upcoming Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030 continue to mount. The recommended intake of grains potentially could change. The

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and the chairs and ranking members of the House and Senate Agriculture committees will all be featured speakers at the American Farm Bureau Convention. Secretary Rollins, who has led USDA through

Agriculture plays a role in every holiday celebration — from the food on our tables to the traditions we share. Farmers and ranchers work year-round to provide the ingredients for family meals, baked goods, and festive gatherings,

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