Weather Adds to Grain Pressure
Markets eased some weather-related concerns in Monday’s trade, as forecasts of hot and dry conditions moderated slightly. Still, weather remains a key factor moving forward, especially with pollination issues continuing to surface in corn. Many expect more
United Soybean Board Approves FY26 Budget to Strengthen Demand and Resilience of U.S. Soy
Norfolk, Va. (July 21, 2025) — In the year ahead, the United Soybean Board (USB) will boost demand for U.S. Soy, drive on-farm resilience and bring value to the nearly half a million U.S. soybean farmers. Led by
Secretary Rollins Announces $675.9 Million in Disaster Assistance for Farmers in Florida
(Washington, D.C., July 21, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today in Florida met with agricultural leaders and producers and announced additional U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) assistance to help producers recover from Hurricanes Idalia,
Bangladesh Government Commits to Annual Purchases of 700,000 Metric Tons of U.S. Wheat
ARLINGTON, VA – Under a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with U.S. Wheat Associates (USW), the Government of Bangladesh has committed to purchasing 700,000 metric tons (MT) (25.7 million bushels) of U.S. wheat annually for the
Rep. Van Orden Tours ARA Member Facility Van Diest Supply Co.
SPARTA, Wis. – U.S. Representative Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) recently toured Van Diest Supply Company’s facility in Sparta, Wisconsin, as part of the Agricultural Retailers Association’s (ARA) coordination of congressional facility visits for ARA members during congressional recess periods.
Facing the Future: Ag Economy Outlook and Financial Strategies for 2025
As the agriculture sector works through 2025, producers across the country are keeping a close eye on the shifting dynamics of the ag economy. With inflationary pressures, lower commodity prices, and a tightening cost-price squeeze, many are
Historic EE Ranch in Kansas Flint Hills Hits Market for $23.75 Million
FALL RIVER, KS – The historic EE Ranch, a sprawling 6,420.29± deeded-acre property nestled in the scenic Flint Hills of eastern Kansas, is now available for sale through Hall and Hall with an asking price of $23,754,000. This iconic
Using Data-Driven Insights for Short-term and Long-term Seed Decisions
The use of data is becoming more and more important to farming and can be used in both long-term and short-term decision-making. To choose the best hybrid or variety, experts advise farmers to rely on data that
White House Hints Trump Farmworker Policy is Coming
White House border czar Tom Homan said last week that the Trump administration is considering possible changes to its immigration enforcement policy as it relates to farm and hospitality workers. In an interview on NewsNation’s “Cuomo,” Homan
USDA Fires 70 Foreign Researchers Following Security Review
The USDA said it has fired 70 foreign contract researchers after a national security review intended to secure the U.S. food supply from adversaries including China, Russia, North Korea and Iran. “USDA has completed a thorough review