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The U.S. Court of International Trade on Wednesday halted former President Donald Trump’s attempt to impose broad tariffs under emergency authority, ruling that the move exceeded presidential powers. The decision, issued by a three-judge panel, follows multiple

Six milling industry professionals from Mexico, Central America and Venezuela were in Kansas this month to participate in the Wheat Quality Council’s annual Hard Red Winter (HRW) Wheat Tour and gain firsthand insight about this year’s wheat

The 2025 annual survey of cash rental rates for Iowa farmland shows that rates decreased, on average, by 2.9 percent in 2025 to $271 per acre. It’s the first decline in cash rents since 2019, after a

Missouri agriculture leaders and federal officials have dispelled unfounded media reports alleging the detection of the New World screwworm in the state, calling the claims irresponsible and unsubstantiated. Recent media coverage has sparked alarm among livestock producers

Washington, D.C. (May 27, 2025) — The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) today announced the selection of Duane Simpson as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. Simpson will formally assume the role on July 14,

The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) concluded its Spring Conference in Fort Worth, Texas, Friday with a panel discussion in which senior international staff gave examples of innovative efforts to overcome trade challenges. Jihae Yang, USMEF vice

Red meat output in April fell 1% from the same month in 2024, according to a report from the Ag Department. Production in the U.S. totaled 4.6 billion pounds last month, down from 4.64 billion a year

Iowa ethanol advocates and farmers are urging Gov. Kim Reynolds to veto a bill restricting carbon sequestration pipelines. The advocates said in a press conference Thursday the bill is “extremely problematic” to biofuels, farming, energy and Iowa

Outbreaks of bird flu in mammals doubled in 2024 with other diseases spreading and putting more humans at risk, says a new report on animal health. The first assessment published by the World Organization for Animal Health

The “One Big Beautiful Bill,” the name of the reconciliation package passed along party lines by the House of Representatives on May 22, includes about $267 billion in spending cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program over

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Friday, USDA released their latest Cattle on Feed report which show on-feed numbers, placements and marketings all down 2-3% this month. Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United

The House passed a sweeping reconciliation bill by a single vote—215 to 214—highlighting not only the razor-thin margin in Congress but also the widening ideological gulf between Republicans and Democrats over food and farm policy. The bill,

The release of the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) report has stirred significant concern within the U.S. agricultural community. Led by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the report links the rise in chronic

(DENVER, CO) —Ongoing uncertainty about the direction of international trade policy is clouding the outlook for U.S. grain elevators and merchandisers. The lack of clarity surrounding tariffs with key U.S. trading partners like China has pulled new-crop

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), the Ranking Member of the Senate Ag Committee, responded to House Republicans passing its reconciliation bill that takes food assistance away from at least three million Americans by cutting $290

A new RaboResearch report says pork prices have rebounded and remain strong despite shifting trade flows and growing economic and consumer uncertainties. Rising geopolitical tensions have had a limited impact on global pork markets, but they are

(WASHINGTON D.C.) – U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), Jerry Moran (R-Kansas), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin), and Michael Bennet (D-Colorado) have reintroduced the Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development (FEED) Act – bipartisan legislation that would establish a pathway

The recent Consumer Price Index data for April shows a welcome moderation in overall inflation, cooling to its slowest annual rate since early 2021. Despite that, many families continue to feel the pinch at the grocery store

Story by Jesse Allen and Corryn La Rue (WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Thursday, the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission released its long-awaited report at the White House. The report, according to the commission and the Trump

ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) today submitted comments to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in strong opposition to any expansion of agricultural futures trading hours to a 24/7 schedule. The letter responds

The USDA’s cotton projections for 2025-2026 indicate a decrease in global production when compared to the previous marketing year. World cotton production is projected at 117.8 million bales in 2025-2026, nearly three percent, or 3.3 million bales,