EXCLUSIVE: Soybean Association President Reacts to MAHA Report
(FARGO, ND) — As we’ve reported, the release of the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) report has stirred significant concern within the U.S. agricultural community. The report addresses concerns about seed oils, particularly soybean and canola oils.
Gov. Walz Signs Ag Omnibus Bill into Law
St. Paul, MN: Governor Walz today signed Chapter 34, House File 2446, the Agriculture and Broadband Development Policy and Finance Bill, into law. The bill funds the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), Minnesota Board of Animal Health, and
A Decent Week in the Markets Ends on Dull Note
We saw the markets, by and large, have a decent week with strong weekly gains in the grain complex. However, Friday’s trade action ended up being mixed to mostly lower as we headed into the three-day weekend.
Cattle On Feed Down 2% In Latest Report
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Friday, USDA released their latest Cattle on Feed report which show on-feed numbers, placements and marketings all down 2-3% this month. Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United
House Reconciliation Bill Highlights Deep Partisan Divide Over SNAP and Ag Policy
The House passed a sweeping reconciliation bill by a single vote—215 to 214—highlighting not only the razor-thin margin in Congress but also the widening ideological gulf between Republicans and Democrats over food and farm policy. The bill,
EU Tariff Threats Having Some Impact on Friday Markets
More tariff headlines from President Trump have seemed to play a role in some of our market trade on Friday, this time targeting the European Union with a threat of 50% tariffs across the board and more.
Seed Oils, Pesticides Targeted in Controversial MAHA Report
The release of the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) report has stirred significant concern within the U.S. agricultural community. Led by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the report links the rise in chronic
ASTA Stands by Science to Support Farmers’ Use of Crop Protection
Alexandria, VA—May 23, 2025— The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) issued the following statement after the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission released its Initial Assessment. “Representing less than 2 percent of the U.S. population, American farmers have
John Deere Acquires Sentera to Integrate Aerial Field Scouting
MOLINE, Illinois (May 23, 2025) – John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced today the acquisition of Sentera, a leading provider of remote imagery solutions for agriculture headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. This acquisition will advance the capabilities of John
Advanced Engine and Component Manufacturing Achievements Highlighted in Recent Webinar
WASHINGTON — Industry experts from leading companies in engines, equipment, and components recently came together in a webinar to discuss what it takes to manufacture advanced engines and components, from concept to customer. The webinar is now