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We continue to see cold weather across much of the U.S. as we begin the month of February. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us during the AgMarket.net Farming for Profit, Not Price conference to discuss

NEW ULM, MINN– Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) announced Friday it will transition production at its Blair, Wis., cheese plant from cheddar cheese to cottage cheese. The transition will include a period of production downtime, with completion expected

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF), a leading global manufacturer of hydrogen and nitrogen products, and POET, the world’s largest producer of biofuels, have launched a pilot project with major agriculture co-operatives to jointly develop a low-carbon

The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the January 1, 2026, Cattle Inventory Report on January 30, 2026, indicating a continued contraction in the U.S. cattle herd, though the rate of decline has slowed. Total cattle and

WASHINGTON, D.C.—A broad coalition of trade groups representing ethanol producers, petroleum refiners, farmers, and retailers sent a letter to the co-chairs of the new E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council calling for swift action to deliver lower prices

As we continue to have conversations about the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, we break down what these mean moving forward for consumers, agriculture and the food/beverage industry. Earlier this week on Agriculture of America, we were

Markets responded to the Fed Chair announcement with dollar movement weighing on trade. Gold and silver moved lower, end-of-month positioning added to the mix, and outside markets pressured grains. Cattle are bracing for this afternoon’s inventory report.

Exports of U.S. pork remained relatively strong in November but were below the large total reported in November 2024, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Beef exports were

Markets are mostly lower at midday Friday as we close out the month of January. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist with StoneX, joins us to discuss the new Producer Price Index data along with the new Fed

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate passed a resolution last night celebrating the designation of 2026 as ‘International Year of the Woman Farmer.’ U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, and Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN),

(Washington, D.C., January 30, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is encouraging farmers, ranchers, families, and small businesses across the Southeast, southern Virginia, and potentially parts of the mid‑Atlantic and New England to prepare for a rapidly intensifying winter

Livestock and poultry producers across the Midwest are stepping up biosecurity measures as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) continues to circulate among wild birds and commercial flocks. The USDA confirmed additional detections in poultry operations this week,

OMAHA, Nebraska (January 15, 2026) – The overall Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) climbed above growth neutral 50.0 for January, according to the latest monthly survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a 10-state region dependent on agriculture

Agricultural equipment manufacturers are striking a cautious tone as prolonged pressure on farm income continues to weigh on demand for new machinery across much of the Corn Belt and Plains. Lower crop prices and tighter operating margins

DENVER (January 29, 2026)—U.S. farmers were aggressive sellers of soybeans last fall as prices climbed after trade relations eased between the U.S. and China. With higher prices and a swifter pace of sales, commercial ownership of soybeans rose

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Consumer’s demand for beef — not just shrinking cattle numbers — is playing a central role in shaping prices and profitability across the U.S. beef supply chain, according to research from Kansas State University

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service has finalized revisions to its regulations governing federal oil and gas development on National Forest System lands, marking a significant update to rules that oversee energy activity across millions of

WASHINGTON D.C. – Last week, the House Natural Resources Committee advanced the Enhancing Safety for Animals Act of 2025 (H.R. 4255) with bipartisan support. The bill would remove federal ESA protections for the Mexican wolf, restoring commonsense

Markets were buzzing today after President Trump’s comments in Iowa backing year-round E15, keeping ethanol and corn demand in the spotlight. South America also stayed on the radar, with harvest moving along in Brazil and ongoing weather

Farmer protests in Paris are drawing global attention to a trade agreement that has been decades in the making — and one that could have lasting implications for agricultural markets around the world. The deal, known as

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins issued a statement praising President Donald J. Trump’s continued support for the nationwide, year-round sale of E-15 ethanol, framing the announcement as a significant policy signal for farmers, biofuel producers,