Global Urea Prices Surge
Prices for urea, a key ingredient in the world’s fertilizer supplies, have surged globally alongside escalating violence in the Middle East. Bloomberg said the violence is interfering with the flow of urea supplies from one of the
Democrats Speak Out Against Possible SNAP Cuts
Senate Democrats, including Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), held a press conference this week on how Republicans’ “Big Beautiful Betrayal” will take food assistance away from millions of Americans. They say SNAP cuts will
Registration Deadline Approaching for the Consider Corn Challenge
The National Corn Growers Association is calling on entrepreneurs, researchers, and startups to reimagine the potential of American field corn in the fifth Consider Corn Challenge. The Challenge will award up to $300,000 to help jump-start the
China Signs Agreement with Argentina for Soymeal
Chinese firms have booked the first soymeal cargo from Argentina since Beijing first approved Argentine imports in 2019. Reuters said China’s animal feed industry wants to broaden its supply options to mitigate potential disruptions from the U.S.-China
Senate Parliamentarian Approves Ag Committee’s Revised Provisions for Cost-Share & SNAP Eligibility
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 provisions for state cost-share (Section 10105) and alien SNAP eligibility (Section 10108) comply with the Byrd
Ranking Member Angie Craig, Stakeholders Slam Senate Republicans for Stripping Veterans, Former Foster Youth, Homeless of SNAP Protections
WASHINGTON — Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) and stakeholders from the veterans, foster youth and homelessness communities spoke out against Senate Republican efforts to take food away from these vulnerable populations by adding bureaucratic paperwork requirements
DANR Announces Nearly $15.9 Million in Loans for Statewide Projects
PIERRE, S.D. – Today, the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) announced that the Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved $15,878,000 in state loans including $3,464,000 in principal forgiveness for drinking water and
Cattle Farmers and Ranchers Join President Trump to Push for Tax Relief
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, farmers and ranchers affiliated with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) joined President Donald J. Trump at the White House for an event urging Congress to pass the “One Big Beautiful Bill” and deliver
NABC Statement on the Release of Additional Payment for the Market Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) Program
Folsom, Calif. – North American Blueberry Council (NABC) President Kasey Cronquist issued the following statement in response to USDA’s announcement of a second round of Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) payments: “We thank Secretary Rollins and the
Rounds Provision to Review Foreign Ag Land Transactions Passes U.S. House
WASHINGTON – This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1713, the Agricultural Risk Review Act of 2025, introduced by Representative Frank Lucas (R-Okla.), which included provisions of legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), the Promoting Agriculture