Grains Under More Pressure at Midweek
The grain complex found more pressure on Wednesday, led lower by soybeans down 15 to 20 cents on the session. It appears that fund managers are continuing to beat up the grain markets ahead of next week’s
Amid Middle East Tensions, RFA Urges President Trump to Remove E15 Barriers
As tensions in the Middle East create uncertainty and volatility in global fuel markets, the Renewable Fuels Association is urging President Trump to move quickly to eliminate burdensome regulatory roadblocks that are preventing broader use of the
Growth Energy: Summer E15 Waiver Could Save Americans $10.1 Billion Nationwide
WASHINGTON D.C.—Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuels trade association, announced that Americans could potentially save more than $10.1 billion in fuel costs this summer thanks to an emergency waiver issued earlier this year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Grains Working Lower at Midday Wednesday
Grain markets are under more pressure on Wednesday with soybeans leading the way lower at midday. Livestock trade is also mixed as we near the noon hour. We discuss with Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX,
Senate Parliamentarian Approves Ag Committee’s Revised Cost-Share Provision
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) announced the Senate parliamentarian has ruled the committee’s revised state cost-share section (Section 10105) for SNAP complies with the Bryd rule. “This paves the way
U.S.-China Trade Tensions Cost Farmers $2 Billion
United States and China tensions and the resulting tariffs cost U.S. farmers $2 billion in lost exports this year. A new study from North Dakota State University’s Center for Agricultural Policy and Trade Studies says the lost
Tim Tebow to Keynote the American Farm Bureau National Convention
The American Farm Bureau announced that former college and NFL quarterback Tim Tebow will keynote the 2026 AFBF annual convention. He’ll speak during the closing session of the 2026 convention on Monday, January 12, 2026, in Anaheim,
May Egg Production Drops Six Percent
A USDA report says May egg output dropped year over year, as did the number of total egg layers in the U.S. Production fell to 8.59 billion eggs last month, down six percent year over year. About
Beginning Farmer Institute Registration Deadline Extended
There is still time to apply to the Beginning Farmer Institute from the National Farmers Union. The registration deadline has been extended to July 15, 2025. The Institute is a free, ten-week farm business management program. It’s
Ranking Member Angie Craig Opposes Cuts to USDA Programs in House Appropriations Committee Bill
WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement regarding the fiscal year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development and Related Agencies funding bill, which was advanced out of the House Appropriations Committee yesterday.