Nothing Exciting Corn
The corn market remained stagnant today, even with fresh trade deals making headlines. Weather is still a topic of conversation, but recent timely rains have taken some of the pressure off. Meanwhile, the cattle market pushed to
National Corn Growers Association and Ag Data Transparent Launch New Carbon Transparency Project
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and Ag Data Transparent announced today a new partnership to bring clarity to farmers interested in carbon market contracts. “The rapid expansion of carbon programs and solution providers in agriculture presents immense opportunities – but also
RFA Thanks President for Japan, Indonesia Trade Announcements
The Renewable Fuels Association today thanked President Donald Trump for announcing important framework agreements with Japan and Indonesia that will benefit U.S. farmers and ethanol producers. “We’re grateful to President Trump and his team for ensuring U.S. agriculture and renewable fuels
New Study: Genetic Selection with Dairy Wellness Profit Index® Supports Measurable Productivity Gains for Dairy Producers
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — July 23, 2025 — A newly published study from Zoetis and Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) provides compelling evidence that genetic selection using the Dairy Wellness Profit Index® (DWP$®) can deliver measurable productivity gains for U.S. dairy
U.S. Dairy Industry Praises Indonesia Trade Agreement
ARLINGTON, VA – The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN) applauded the announcement late yesterday of a new trade framework between the United States
Markets Not Showing Much Reaction to Trade News on Wednesday
Markets don’t seem to be showing much enthusiasm related to trade deal announcements on Wednesday. We discuss the grain and oilseeds trade, the outside markets and more with Mike Castle from StoneX in our Market Talk Midday
Secretary Naig Announces Grants for 24 Projects to Bolster Access to Biodiesel, E15 in Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa (July 23, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) Board recently approved an additional 24 applications from Iowa fuel retailers to support new and expanded biofuel infrastructure projects. These investments help drivers
House Ag Hears Directly from Pork Industry the Impacts—and Imminent Consequences—of California’s Prop. 12
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 23, 2025 — Pat Hord, Ohio pork producer and vice president of the National Pork Producers Council, and Holly Cook, NPPC economist, testified before the full House Agriculture Committee on the implications of California’s Proposition 12
Secretary Rollins Unveils Weeklong Celebration of American Agriculture with the Great American Farmers Market
(Washington, D.C., July 23, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announces the kick-off event and programming for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Great American Farmers Market on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. In
Independent Hog Farmers Thank Congress for Proposition 12 Support
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, a group of independent hog farmers from Farm Action Fund’s farmer network sent a letter to the House Committee on Agriculture, thanking members who support California’s Proposition 12 and urging the Committee to reject efforts