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WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew today gave the following statement regarding the delay of the Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) from

Grains and oilseeds are finding support at midweek as energy prices continue to move higher. We also saw some hotter than expected inflation data out this morning while livestock trade is seeing some profit taking. Arlan Suderman,

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), which represents 1.2 million essential workers across North America, including more than 250,000 workers in meatpacking and food processing, announced its support for state legislation to

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Amid rising energy prices, including crude oil back near the $100 per barrel mark, the White House on Wednesday has announced they are temporarily lifting limits on the shipping of oil, gas and other

ROSEMONT, Ill. – The dairy checkoff’s new online tool is designed to help dairy farmers and their advisors more easily identify grants and funding opportunities for conservation and on-farm improvements. The Funding Opportunities Database, available through the Dairy

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