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On Tuesday, Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) shared remarks on the Senate floor during this National Agriculture Week regarding the upcoming review of the USMCA and called for it to be extended. You can watch his full speech

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO Colin Woodall has issued a statement, amid online rumors circulating regarding an animal health disease issue in Texas. The statement reads as follows: “The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

Agriculture and farm broadcasting has lost a legend. Long-time WGN Radio and television host Orion Samuelson passed away March 16, 2026, at the age of 91. Samuelson would have been 92 years old on March 31. According

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, six trade associations wrote a letter to President Trump urging him to unleash U.S. biodiesel and renewable diesel production to bolster America’s energy security during the conflict with Iran. The disruption in the global

Trade developments remain a major focus for agriculture as U.S. officials continue negotiations with China and other global trading partners. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer are scheduled to meet with Chinese Vice

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence data centers into rural communities is drawing growing attention from farm organizations concerned about energy use, water consumption, and public transparency. The issue surfaced during the recent annual convention of National

Concerns about fertilizer prices and market competition are intensifying across the U.S. agricultural sector as farmers, commodity groups and policymakers push for greater transparency and potential policy changes within the fertilizer industry. A newly filed class-action lawsuit,

The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has launched a new competitive grants program designed to help researchers and agricultural professionals respond quickly to emerging pest and disease threats that could disrupt the nation’s food and

LINCOLN, NE (March 16, 2026) – Today, leadership of the Nebraska Cattlemen Disaster Relief Fund announced they are accepting monetary donations and relief applications to assist beef cattle producers who are being impacted by fires. Nebraska Cattlemen President Craig Uden

Union workers at the JBS beef processing plant in Greeley walked off the job early Monday, launching a strike over wages and working conditions at one of the largest beef processing facilities in the United States. Thousands

Comments over the weekend from Donald Trump suggesting a possible delay to a visit to Beijing if China does not help reopen the Strait of Hormuz have put that meeting somewhat in question. However, the potential talks

U.S. farmers are accelerating grain sales after global tensions involving Iran pushed corn, soybean and wheat prices sharply higher in recent days. Futures markets rallied as energy prices climbed and concerns grew about disruptions to fertilizer and

It was all about volatility in the markets again this week as we continue to trade off headlines from the Middle East and much more. As much as the volatility can create opportunity, you have to remember

U.S. pork exports trended higher year-over-year in January, led by another outstanding performance from leading market Mexico, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). January beef exports were lower

It’s a mixed bag in Friday’s market trade with wheat seeing a rally into the weekend. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss the markets heading into the weekend. ***Please remember the risk

The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) today urged Congress to act immediately to pass legislation that would allow for the year-round sale of fuels with 15% ethanol blends, often referred to as E15, to help offset rising costs related to the

Leaders from the agriculture, manufacturing and technology sectors convened in Washington today to highlight the importance of renewing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement as the landmark trade agreement approaches its formal review period. The panel discussion, hosted by

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 12, 2026 – Yesterday, a coalition of 38 organizations sent a letter to the U.S. Trade Representative, Ambassador Jamieson Greer, urging him to act on mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef during the ongoing U.S.-Mexico-Canada

(Washington, D.C., March 12, 2026) – Over 2.0 million landowners rented out 348 million acres of farmland, according to the results of the 2024 Tenure, Ownership, and Transition of Agricultural Land (TOTAL) survey results released today by the U.S. Department

More volatility is being seen in the markets on Thursday with crude oil on the rise once again, pulling grains and oilseeds higher with it. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss the