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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, today released new data showing that fuel retailers sold nearly 2.5 billion gallons of E15 in 2025, underscoring the growing demand for a lower-cost fuel option that could save drivers more than $150

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Senator John Hoeven (R-ND) covered a broad slate of agriculture policy priorities during a one-on-one Capitol Hill conversation last week walking through the push to onshore fertilizer production to the United States, advances in

INDIANAPOLIS — Corteva (NYSE: CTVA) revealed Monday that the seed and genetics company spinning off from its agriscience business — long referred to internally as “SpinCo” — will operate under the name Vylor, Inc. The separation remains

May 5, 2026. Washington, D.C. Soybean farmers are already facing significant economic headwinds and new trade actions could add further strain, American Soybean Association (ASA) Vice President and Iowa soybean farmer Dave Walton said today in testimony before the Office

U.S. weather is shaping up to be favorable for planting, with dry conditions covering much of the Midwest, though below-average temperatures could slow crop emergence. Winter wheat conditions took another step lower, keeping concerns elevated across key

OMAHA, Neb. May 5, 2026— As the U.S. beef industry recognizes Beef Month this May, Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) joins in recognizing beef producers for their essential role in feeding families, strengthening rural communities, and sustaining a safe,

It appears to be a turnaround Tuesday to the downside in the grain complex as we see moderate pressure across soybeans, corn and wheat. Mike Castle, Senior Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss the grain

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Farmer sentiment fell in April as concerns about rising input costs, tighter availability and global instability continued to weigh on the agricultural outlook. The April Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped to 121, down

The Rural Mainstreet Index fell sharply in March, signaling continued economic strain across agriculture-dependent regions. That’s according to a monthly survey from Creighton University. The index dropped to 40.9, well below the growth-neutral level of 50, marking

USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce said the department is raising payments to farmers under the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program, pressing ahead on long-awaited aid for specialty crop growers, and accelerating an IT overhaul

December corn pushed above the $5 mark, with planting progress expected to show improvement following a stretch of dry weather ahead of today’s report. Export demand for corn remained solid, while soybeans saw some support from technical

A strong day higher for soybeans on Monday with corn and wheat following behind while cattle are under pressure. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX joins us to discuss. ***Always remember the risk of trading futures

The U.S. Department of Justice on Monday confirmed an active antitrust investigation into the country’s largest beef processors, with prosecutors having reviewed more than three million documents as they examine whether concentration in U.S. cattle and beef

Global rice supplies are expected to tighten this year as farmers across Asia reduce planting due to rising input costs and worsening weather conditions, raising concerns for food security and U.S. producers alike. The United Nations’ Food

A farm bill nearly fell apart on the House floor. What started as a routine procedural vote turned into a 224-220 passage after GOP leadership held the vote open to flip members and salvage a collapsing legislative

December corn briefly pushed above the $5 mark on Friday to close out a volatile week in the grain and oilseed markets. But despite a wave of outside money flowing into the commodity sector, corn has struggled

Soybeans found support from strength in soyoil, though prices remain off the highs seen earlier in the week. Weather is stepping back into the driver’s seat, with continued dryness in the Western Corn Belt while a system

The U.S. House of Representatives Thursday approved a sweeping new farm bill, advancing major agriculture policy legislation to the Senate, but a controversial provision tied to California’s Proposition 12 dominated debate leading up to final passage. Lawmakers

JAMESTOWN, ND — As the U.S. House of Representatives worked through the night on farm bill amendments ahead of Thursday’s historic vote, North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue was watching closely from back home — and

The University of Missouri Food & Agricultural Policy Research Institute has released the 2026 International Agricultural Market Outlook. The projections presented here are from the January simulation of the FAPRI U.S. and International models based on market and

(Washington, D.C.) – This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an expanded partnership with the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) to increase domestic agricultural production and exports, while reducing the agricultural trade deficit. Alongside this