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KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 6, 2026 — The National Pork Producers Council elected new officers and board members to lead the organization through the 2026-2027 term. These experienced leaders will guide NPPC’s advocacy efforts, advancing policies that support the

WASHINGTON (March 6, 2026) – This week, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) hosted a stop on a United Kingdom Embassy Farm Tour at Whitestone Farm in Loudoun County, Virginia. The event included a round table with stakeholders

Approximately 50 sheep producers and state leaders from across the country traveled to Washington, D.C., this week for ASI’s annual Spring Trip, meeting with policymakers and federal agencies to advocate for priorities important to the domestic sheep

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Senate Democrats this week have introduced legislation that aims to break up dominant meatpackers, rein in foreign control of the meat industry and use federal tools to stop unfair pricing that drives up grocery

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Mexican Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard announced the first round of bilateral discussions in preparation for the Joint Review of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA). The ministers

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Agriculture Committee passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act, also known as the Farm Bill, with a bipartisan 34-17 vote. U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted to pass the Farm Bill which

(SAN ANTONIO, TX) — While on the ground last week in San Antonio for Commodity Classic, we had a number of conversations with agriculture leaders who discussed many of the same topics. Those conversations centered around trade,

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Late Wednesday night, the House Agriculture Committee advanced the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 out of committee. All Republicans voted in favor along with seven Democrats to advance the legislation, after

CHESTERFIELD, Mo. – The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) today announced the release of the third U.S. Soy Sustainability Assurance Protocol (SSAP) annual report outlining sustainability progress and successes in U.S. soybean production. The SSAP serves as

In February, the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council conducted a maritime fuels mission in Panama, bringing together a delegation of ethanol industry leaders and Council members to explore new export and market development opportunities. The visit focused

The US-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement has continued to serve as a strong pillar for the U.S. pork industry, and producers say maintaining that framework is essential for long-term stability and growth. Industry leaders argue the agreement has helped

On today’s episode, we sit down with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics for analysis and perspective on the evolving war in the Middle East and why the Strait of Hormuz is a key chokepoint for global

The House Agriculture Committee entered its second day of farm bill markup with tensions rising, as the long-running divide between nutrition spending and farm programs once again took center stage. The debate over the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance

It came as little surprise to energy analysts, but after the United States and Israel targeted locations in Iran, oil prices moved sharply higher. The reaction was swift across global energy markets, pushing crude futures up and

Geopolitical tensions remain front and center as the war involving Iran continues, keeping outside market volatility elevated. Ongoing concerns about fertilizer movement — particularly tied to global shipping routes — are adding another layer of stress for

Consultant groups like AgRural and StoneX lowered their forecasts for Brazil’s 2025-2026 soybean output, as yield losses caused by bad weather in the state of Rio Grande do Sul weigh on overall production. AgRural estimated the country’s

(Washington, D.C., March 4, 2026) – Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, joined by U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy. Jr., and National Nutrition Advisor at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Dr.

We see a less volatile trading day on Wednesday across grain, livestock and outside markets. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss the latest trade action at midweek in our Market Talk Midday

As tensions rise in the Middle East following conflict involving Iran, the ethanol industry says it now has a renewed case for Congress to move quickly on approving year-round E15 sales. Supporters argue that expanding access to

Tensions from the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran have captured ag market attention, injecting a risk premium into energy and commodity trading and influencing nearby markets as well.  In the grain pits, corn has approached

We see more volatility in the market trade on Tuesday as we watch the headlines from the Middle East. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us for our Market Talk Midday Commentary to discuss the