Research Brief: New Study Helps Farmers More Accurately Determine Crop Nitrogen Needs
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL — Farmers often face tough decisions about how much nitrogen to apply to corn, especially when spring weather disrupts pre-plant fertilizer plans. It’s a critical decision: too little nitrogen can limit crop yield and reduce
CHS Harvest for Hunger Campaign Raises More Than $534,000 to Combat Rural Food Insecurity
CHS Inc., the nation’s leading farmer-owned cooperative, recently announced that its annual Harvest for Hunger campaign raised $534,535 and collected 14,374 pounds of food to support food shelves, food pantries and nonprofit organizations across rural America in
19 Cattle Groups Urge USDA to Maintain Ban on Mexican Livestock Imports Amid Screwworm Threats
Washington, D.C., July 3, 2025 – Nineteen national, state, and county cattle associations representing 13 states sent a letter today urging U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to delay the resumption of live cattle imports from Mexico until the New
Watne Calls Reconciliation Package “Good and Bad”
(JAMESTOWN, N.D.) – North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne called the budget reconciliation package passed today by Congress “a mixed bag.” “There is a lot of good in the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ that will strengthen
Specialty Crops Grateful for Vital Investments Included in H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 2, 2025) – The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) issued the following statement today reacting to the House passage of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. “We are grateful to Chairmen Thompson
More Ag Groups React to Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Thursday, the House made it official by passing President Donald Trump’s signature tax and spending bill, narrowly advancing the Senate version of the legislation in a 218-214 vote. More agriculture groups have been
Ag Groups and Leaders React to Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Thursday, one day ahead of President Donald Trump’s original target date of July 4th, the House finally passed the President’s signature tax and spending bill. The House narrowly advanced the Senate version of
Teamsters Ratify Contract at Tyson
(AMARILLO, Texas) – Teamsters Local 577 members at Tyson Foods of Amarillo voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new four-year collective bargaining agreement that raises wages and expands benefits. “This victory is what Texas Teamsters are all about
Markets Show Strength Pre-Holiday
The corn and soybean markets are showing some renewed strength, driven by a combination of weather concerns and positioning ahead of key reports. Traders are keeping a close eye on U.S. weather patterns, which remain a critical
House Narrowly Passes Trump’s Signature Tax and Spending Package
WASHINGTON — In a dramatic overnight session and drawn-out floor discussion into the afternoon, the House finally passed President Donald Trump’s signature tax and spending bill Thursday, narrowly advancing the Senate version of the legislation in a