Wettest July in Years Brings Relief and Risks for Crop Development

It’s been one of the wettest Julys in recent memory across parts of farm country. While the moisture has helped keep corn conditions strong, soybeans are feeling the stress—too much rain heading into August isn’t ideal for
Farmers Would Feel Impact if MAHA Commission Targets Pesticides, Survey Shows

In a new survey, American corn growers say they would face higher costs and reductions in crop yields if they were to lose access to key herbicides like atrazine and glyphosate. The survey comes after the Make America
Legislation Would Stop Mislabeling of Imitation Dairy Products

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Earlier this week a group of Senators introduced the bipartisan “Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, Milk, and Cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday Act,” or the Dairy Pride Act of
U.S. Grains Council Reacts To Trade Deal With South Korea

Yesterday, President Donald Trump announced another in a series of recent trade deals – this time with the Republic of Korea – that he says amounts to an investment in $350 billion in U.S. goods, including agricultural
John Deere Launches Enhanced Digital Self-Repair Tool

MOLINE, IL (July 31, 2025) – Today, John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced the launch and availability of a new digital tool designed to enhance how equipment owners use, maintain, diagnose, repair, and protect their equipment. Operations Center
Discover Ag Hosts to Headline Women in the Field Programming at Farm Progress Show

DECATUR, ILL. (July 30, 2025) — This year’s Women in the Field programming at the Farm Progress Show will feature Tara Vander Dussen and Natalie Kovarik, the influential co-hosts of the top-ranked Discover Ag podcast and TV series. The program
Tickets Now Available for Grand Farm’s Autonomous Nation 2025

Fargo, ND – Tickets are now available for Autonomous Nation 2025, Grand Farm’s annual conference focused on advancing autonomous technology through real-world application and public-private collaboration. The event will take place on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at
USMEF Statement on Announcement of a U.S.-Korea Trade Deal

President Trump announced on Wednesday that his administration has reached a trade deal with South Korea. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom issued the following statement: USMEF thanks the Trump administration for making trade
NCC Statement on Executive Action to End De Minimis for Commercial Shipments

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The National Cotton Council of America (NCC) today stated support for the executive action announced by the Trump Administration to eliminate the de minimis exemption for all commercial shipments entering the United States, effective
USGC Members Arrive In Michigan For 65th Annual Board Of Delegates Meeting

Grand Rapids, MI – U.S. Grains Council (USGC) members touched down earlier this week for the 65th Annual Board of Delegates meeting in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This meeting will spotlight impactful conversations around new markets and trade