Trade Talks Stir Grain Markets
Trade Talks and Quality Concerns Stir Midweek Markets Grain markets reacted to midweek trade developments, with fresh agreements involving Vietnam and renewed rumors surrounding China driving price movement. Wheat markets faced additional pressure from ongoing concerns about
Markets Reacting to Vietnam Trade Deal News
Grain markets are mostly higher while livestock is mixed at midday on Wednesday as President Trump announced this morning a trade deal with Vietnam via his Truth Social account. We discuss market reaction to that news, the
Platinum Crush Joins NOPA to Expand Influence and Help Drive the Future of U.S. Soy and Biofuels
WASHINGTON, July 2, 2025 – Today the National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA), the trade association representing the soybean, canola, flaxseed, safflower seed, and sunflower seed crushing industries, is pleased to welcome Platinum Crush as the organization’s newest
Del Monte Foods declares bankruptcy
By Keith Nunes. FoodBusiness.net WALNUT CREEK, CALIF. — Del Monte Foods Corp. has initiated Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and management intends to pursue a sale of the company’s assets. “This is a strategic step forward for Del Monte
Beck’s to Purchase Phillips, NE, Corn Production Facility From Syngenta
Atlanta, Indiana – Beck’s is pleased to announce the acquisition of a Syngenta corn seed production facility in Phillips, Nebraska. This strategic acquisition reinforces Beck’s commitment to providing high-quality seed and exceptional service to farmers across its growing
Anne Ilse Anderson of Texas to Receive Beef Checkoff Visionary Award
DENVER, Colo. (July 1, 2025) – Anne Ilse Anderson of Austin, Texas will be honored with the Cattlemen’s Beef Board’s fifth annual Beef Checkoff Visionary Award on Tuesday, July 8, during the General Session of the 2025 Cattle Industry
Envu U.S. Named Great Place To Work®
Cary, N.C — Envu U.S. is honored to be named a Great Place To Work® for the second year in a row. The distinguished certification is awarded based on employee feedback around three key factors: trust, pride and camaraderie. With
Ranchers Push for Mexican Gray Wolf Delisting
WASHINGTON D.C. – On Tuesday, the Public Lands Council (PLC) and the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association (NMCGA) announced their support for the Enhancing Safety for Animals (ESA) Act. Introduced by Rep. Paul Gosar (AZ), the ESA
Senate Passes Big, Beautiful Bill; Farm Groups React
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” passed the Senate by a vote of 51-50 on Tuesday, with Vice President Vance breaking the tie. The budget legislation, which paves the way for much of President
Applications Open for Veteran Farmer Award
The American Farm Bureau, with support from Farm Credit, is seeking applications for the Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence. The award recognizes U.S. military veterans or service members for excellence in farming or agriculture and for positively