Strengthening Global Wheat Ties, South American Trade Team Visits Ohio
(Shelby, Ohio) – Ohio remains in the spotlight as a global agricultural leader, recently hosting a delegation of milling industry leaders from Chile, Ecuador, Colombia, and Brazil. Their visit comes on the heels of a high-profile delegation
Common Ground Summit Drives Policy Change and Rallies Support for Livestock Producers
The Common Ground Summit, a landmark gathering of agricultural stakeholders held in April, is making significant strides in shaping policies to protect America’s family farms and ranches. As a direct result of the summit’s advocacy, U.S. Sen.
National Potato Council Applauds President Trump’s Recognition of Agricultural Labor Crisis
WASHINGTON D.C. – The National Potato Council today welcomed President Trump’s comments supporting changes to immigration enforcement actions that would avoid targeting farm workers. “American agriculture, including the potato industry, relies on a stable and experienced workforce to plant, harvest,
NGFA Applauds Trump Administration’s Action to Preserve Lower Snake River Dams
ARLINGTON, Va., June 13, 2025 — The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) today commended President Donald Trump and his administration for taking decisive action to preserve the Lower Snake River dams, which are a key component
Rounds Asks Agriculture Secretary to Promote Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins asking her to develop a framework for reinstating Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (MCOOL) for beef. “Our American producers work hard
Finalized 10-Year Sage Grouse Study Confirms Benefits of Grazing
WASHINGTON (June 13, 2025) – Today, the University of Idaho released the finalized results of their 10-year study looking into the impacts of grazing on greater sage grouse populations. The study concluded that cattle grazing does not negatively impact greater
Markets React to Friday RVO Announcement
Markets reacted swiftly to the long-anticipated RVO (Renewable Volume Obligation) announcement out of Washington, with soybean oil stabilizing after recent sharp swings. While the new blending mandates didn’t meet the most bullish expectations, they still mark a
EPA’s Renewable Fuels Proposal Gives Boost to Biofuels
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — The Environmental Protection Agency released its proposed renewable volume obligations (RVOs) for 2026 and 2027, which prioritizes domestically produced renewable fuels over imports. Biofuel groups like the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) welcomed the release, praising President
Many Biofuel and Ag Groups React to EPA Volume Obligations Annoucnement
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Friday, the Environmental Protection Agency released its proposed renewable volume obligations (RVOs) for 2026 and 2027, which prioritizes domestically produced renewable fuels over imports. Multiple biofuel and agriculture groups have shared their reaction
EPA News, Middle East Tensions Impacting Friday Markets
Soybeans and soybean oil are sharply higher amid the EPA’s Renewable Fuel Standard announcement on Friday morning along with Middle East tensions showing impacts across the broader markets to end the week. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist