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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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We’re firmly in holiday mode across the markets, and trade volume reflects it. Corn continues to take a back seat in trade negotiations, with little indication it’s even part of the conversation. That’s not raising alarms, as

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23, 2025 – As of Dec.1, there were 75.5 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms, up 1% from December 2024 and up slightly from Sept. 1, 2025, according to the Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report published

Washington, D.C.– BASF has partnered with the National Wheat Foundation (NWF) for the past 9 years to offer scholarships to students with ties to the wheat industry pursuing careers in agriculture. Applications are being accepted until December

OMAHA, Nebraska — For only the second time in 2025, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) climbed above growth neutral 50.0, according to the monthly survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a 10-state region dependent

This was a year for the record books when it comes to the amount of uncertainty we dealt with in American agriculture and the fertilizer market was one of many items caught up in the uncertainty. How

Markets are turning their attention to the holidays, with trade volumes thinning and a quieter tone settling in across the board. Export reporting is nearly caught up, with traders expecting to be current on export data by

The grain and livestock markets are looking like they have truly entered holiday mode at midday on Tuesday with very quiet action across the board. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss in

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to reject the merger application filed by Union Pacific to acquire Norfolk Southern. If approved, this merger would greatly reduce

DES MOINES, Iowa — The National Pork Board (NPB) welcomes five appointees to serve a three-year term ending in June 2028, and one appointee to serve a two-year term ending in June 2027. Congratulations to the following

For those dreaming of a white Christmas this week, chances are you are going to get the opposite instead. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joined us to talk about the abnormally warm and dry weather for

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Many U.S. farmers say a newly announced $12 billion federal aid package will not be enough to offset mounting financial pressure caused by weak commodity prices, high input costs and lingering trade disruptions. The assistance,

A new USDA labeling rule takes effect Jan. 1, tightening standards for when meat, poultry and egg products may be identified as a product of the United States. Under the regulation, finalized in March 2024, companies may

Mexico has launched an investigation into U.S. pork imports, alleging that unfair pricing and government subsidies may be harming Mexican producers and processors. Mexico’s Secretariat of Economy said it initiated antidumping and countervailing duty probes after domestic

Higher milk prices and lower feed costs helped Illinois dairy producers post positive cash returns in 2024, but operations continued to face negative economic returns, according to the Illinois Farm Business Farm Management Association. The average net

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Congressional Republicans plan to revive stalled farm bill negotiations in January after failing to pass a new measure by year’s end, extending uncertainty for farmers facing high costs, inflation and trade disruptions. House Agriculture

The bean market is finding its footing as funds settle into their positions amid a quieter holiday trade. Attention remains on positioning rather than fresh fundamentals, while the cattle market continues to draw support from a bullish

ST. PAUL, Minn.—December 22, 2025—Farmers for a Fair Deal, a new 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization, officially launched today to advocate for Midwest rural economic development. The initiative aims to be a lasting voice for rural issues because supporting

Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at helping low-income Americans connect with education, training and long-term employment. The agreement formalizes cooperation between the Agriculture Department

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement signaling the state of Nebraska’s support for Union Pacific’s merger with Norfolk Southern. The statement followed an announcement from Union Pacific that the two companies filed an application