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(KANSAS CITY, MO) — Economic conditions in the Tenth District farm economy weakened in early April as overall economic activity in the district grew slightly, that according to the new Beige Book update from the Kansas City

For most U.S. farm households, income from off-farm jobs like teaching, driving a bus, or managing a bank branch helps keep an operation running. According to a new AFBF Market Intel Report, it says in 2023 that

Ethanol output jumped to the highest level in three weeks, and inventories dropped during the seven days ending on April 18. Data from the Energy Information Administration says production rose to an average of 1.033 million barrels

The trading session has been on the quieter side in both grains and livestock.  The live cattle market is trending mostly higher once again, backed by continued long-term bullish sentiment. A few nearby contracts are taking a

Grain and livestock markets are fairly mixed on Thursday as we continue to track news headlines, export sales, weather and more. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to look at the trade action in

WASHINGTON D.C. — Earlier this week, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that $340.6 million in disaster assistance is available to help farmers and rural communities affected by natural disasters. The American Soybean Association is pleased that the

The USDA’s attaché office in Buenos Aires is predicting corn exports from Argentina will climb to the third-highest level on record and will surge higher in the 2025-2026 marketing year. Shipments of corn will total 37 million

Many provisions in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are set to expire this year. The American Farm Bureau says that adds a big task to the Congressional to-do list: updating the tax code. Many of

(FARGO, ND) — Summit Carbon Solutions has once again been denied a permit to build a carbon pipeline in South Dakota by the state’s Public Utilities Commission. On April 22nd, the South Dakota PUC denied the company’s

Milk production in the 24 major milk-producing states during March totaled 19 billion pounds, up one percent from March 2024. February revised production, at 17 billion pounds, was down 2.4 percent from February 2024. The February revision

The USDA’s cotton projections for 2024-2025 forecast global cotton production at 120.9 million bales, down slightly month-over-month but a seven percent increase from 2023-2024. It’s also the highest total since 2017-2018. The major cotton-producing countries are projected

Farm bankruptcies grew 55 percent from 2023 to 2024 and are trending even higher in 2025. Farmers are continuing to struggle with low prices for their agricultural commodities and the high costs of inputs needed to grow

CHATTANOOGA, TENN. — Grain Craft, the third-largest flour miller in the United States, has entered into an agreement to acquire the North American dry corn milling assets of Bunge Global SA. The financial terms of the transaction

The U.S. Grains Council updated its Value of Grains Exports study with the latest available information about the financial benefits of ag exports to communities around the country. “The value of export markets for the U.S. agricultural

The American Farm Bureau Federation is asking the Environmental Protection Agency for changes to the Waters of the U.S. Rule. David Schilling, AFBF public policy counsel, says the group wants the rule brought in line with the Sackett

FARGO, ND – April 22, 2025 — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide $340.6 million in disaster assistance to support farmers, ranchers, and rural communities affected

(FARGO, ND) — The latest Crop Progress report from USDA indicated a slight advancement in spring planting activity for the week ending Sunday, April 20th. Nationwide corn planting is 12% complete which is slightly ahead of the

The USDA reminds agricultural producers that the final date to apply for or make changes to their existing crop insurance coverage is quickly approaching for summer planted crops, annual forage, and forage seeding. Sales closing dates vary

WASHINGTON D.C. – On Thursday, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) took targeted action to restore American shipbuilding and address China’s unreasonable acts, policies, and practices to dominate the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors. These responsive actions come after

Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.6 million head on April 1, 2025. The inventory was 2 percent below April

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — A key Senator says lawmakers could be in the same boat again this year on a new farm bill, though much will depend on spending cuts in the upcoming budget process. Iowa Republican Chuck