Strong Cash Cattle, Firm Pork Cutouts, and Choppy Grains Mark Week’s End
What a week it’s been in the cattle markets—cash trade climbed across the board, even as some light profit-taking kicked in heading into the weekend. Feeder cattle numbers could be on the rise soon. Pork cutouts saw
White House Announces Trade Deal With U.K. Including $700 Million for U.S. Ethanol Exports
Today, the White House issued a statement announcing a trade deal aimed at improving U.S. companies access to markets in the United Kingdom (U.K.), including a major victory for U.S. farmers and U.S. ethanol producers. According to
Fischer Reintroduces Precision Ag Package
(WASHINGTON D.C.) – On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, reintroduced her Precision Ag Package—three pieces of legislation that will help America’s producers harness the full potential of precision agriculture.
Montana, Indiana Become Latest States to Ban Lab-Grown Meat
Arlington, Va. – Five U.S. states have now banned lab-grown meat. Last week, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a bill (HB401) prohibiting the manufacture, sale, and distribution of the product. And on Tuesday, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed
Fedorchak Applauds President Trump’s Landmark Trade Deal with the United Kingdom
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) applauded President Trump’s new trade agreement with the United Kingdom, calling it a win for North Dakota’s farmers, ranchers, and energy producers. “This is great news for North Dakota and exactly
Secretary Rollins Leads Trade Delegation to United Kingdom, Kicks Off Aggressive Travel Agenda to Promote American Agriculture Worldwide
(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins will visit the United Kingdom May 12-14. This comes after President Donald J. Trump announced today, on the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe, a new trade agreement in principle
OOIDA Supports US Senate Bill to Prevent Dangerous Federal Speed Limiter Mandate
Washington, DC – The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) today announced its strong support for the Deregulating Restrictions on Interstate Vehicles and Eighteen-Wheelers (DRIVE) Act. The legislation was introduced by Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) to prohibit the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
More Ag Groups React to US/UK Trade Deal
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced a new trade deal with the U.K. that reportedly features key highlights for agriculture, including beef, ethanol and more. After the news, multiple ag groups and leaders have
NAWG Welcomes Update on USDA Disaster Aid
Washington, D.C. – This week, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins unveiled her plans and timeline for rolling out the nearly $21 billion in disaster assistance to farmers and ranchers, which was authorized on
Rollins: Not Closing FSA Offices
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins testified before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee this week and defended downsizing the USDA and potential cuts to international food programs. Reuters says the secretary added that the Agriculture Department doesn’t plan to close