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Amid stalled state negotiations over how to share the Colorado River’s dwindling water supply, the Bureau of Reclamation on Friday released a range of options that will serve as the foundation for how to manage the river’s

Uncertainty continues to build around the future of U.S. farm bill legislation, with agriculture policy analysts increasingly suggesting that 2026 could mark a turning point away from the traditional five-year farm bill framework. Lawmakers have struggled to

The next WASDE report on January 12 will be one of the first big market-moving updates of 2026 and could set the tone for the year ahead. Average pre-report trade estimates show U.S. corn production around 16.55

The National Corn Growers Association today released its economic outlook for 2026, outlining six key forces expected to shape corn prices and farm margins in the year ahead. The report highlights growing supply pressures and emphasizes the

U.S. pork exports continued to build momentum in October, led by a record performance in leading market Mexico, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). While beef exports remained

The Supreme Court did not rule on the use of tariffs as widely expected this morning, what is the market reaction? Arlan Suderman with StoneX joins us to discuss that, preview Monday’s USDA reports and more in

Back in early September, we had a conversation with leaders from the North Dakota soybean industry about trade issues with China, crumbling soybean basis in the state and much more. Now as we begin 2026, we sit

Austin, TX — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today issued a stark warning to livestock producers in Texas and nationwide after Mexican authorities confirmed an additional New World screwworm (NWS) case in a seven-year-old bovine in González, Tamaulipas—only

In recent weeks, the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) has been actively working to advance both House and Senate “Dear Colleague” letters. These letters call on members of Congress to urge the U.S. Trade Representative to support the

WASHINGTON, DC — The newly released budget from the Republican Study Committee (RSC) shows a realignment toward supporting American agriculture while promoting fiscal responsibility. “I applaud Chairman Pfluger and Rep. Beth Van Duyne for their work in aligning the

Global protein markets are undergoing a period of adjustment as shifting trade flows, expanding export volumes, and political pressure reshape how meat moves around the world. Australia has emerged as a major driver in global beef trade,

Agricultural economists are projecting that the downturn in the U.S. farm economy will level off as the calendar turns to the new year, signaling a potential pause in the financial slide producers have faced. However, a recent

Agricultural economists are projecting that the downturn in the U.S. farm economy will level off as the calendar turns to the new year, signaling a potential pause in the financial slide producers have faced. However, a recent

Ethanol’s share of the U.S. gasoline supply reached a historic milestone in October 2025, reinforcing renewed calls from agriculture and biofuel groups to expand access to higher ethanol blends nationwide. Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration

Senator Chuck Grassley says he has doubts about the administration’s willingness to provide additional farm aid, while arguing that the most meaningful and lasting solution to farmers’ financial challenges is passage of permanent year-round E15 legislation. Grassley

The cattle market found some upside today, even with light cash movement across the country. Feeders continue to impress, especially when you look at the strength showing up in recent sale barn runs. Meanwhile, the grain trade

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America sent a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, asking the agency to maintain the 2025 Renewable Fuel Standard compliance deadline on March 31, 2026, to mitigate the impacts of rulemaking

The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its 2024 Pesticide Data Program Annual Summary, showing that more than 99 percent of all food samples tested contained pesticide residues below benchmark levels established by the Environmental Protection Agency. The

(Bismarck, ND) — The frequency of farmer bailout programs have officials concerned about agriculture’s future. The Bank of North Dakota says its loan programs have chipped in more than 435 million dollars in loans since 2024. Bank

Demand for U.S. ethanol has shown consistent growth since 2016, reflecting its entrenched role in the nation’s transportation fuel supply. One of the key measures of ethanol use is the blend rate, which represents ethanol’s share of