AFPI Releases New Agricultural Trade Policy Brief
Washington D.C.— Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) unveiled its latest agricultural policy brief at the Midwest Agricultural Export Summit in South Dakota. The brief was authored by Kip Tom, Vice Chair of Rural Policy and Tate Bennett, Director of
Looking at the Demand Balance Sheet for Grains
The August WASDE report showed U.S. corn yields surging to a record 188.8 bushels per acre—up 7.8 from July’s estimate—pushing production to an unprecedented 16.7 billion bushels. The question now: will those figures hold as next week’s
Grains Quietly Higher at Midweek
We see the grain markets quietly higher on Wednesday while there is more volatility in the livestock complex. Arlan Suderman from StoneX joins us for an update in our Market Talk Midday Commentary. Please remember the risk
Applications Accepted for W.D. Farr Scholarship Program
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (Aug. 13, 2025) – Graduate students pursuing careers in meat science and animal science are encouraged to apply for the annual W.D. Farr Scholarship program. Established in 2007 by the National Cattlemen’s Foundation (NCF), the
Potato Sustainability Alliance Releases 2024 North American Potato Sustainability Assessment Report
St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin (August 13, 2025) – The Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) has released its 2024 On-Farm Assessment Report, showcasing broad participation and measurable progress in sustainable potato production across the U.S. and Canada. The report shares results and insights from
China Slaps 75.8% Anti-Dumping Duty on Canadian Canola, Escalating Trade Dispute
China has announced preliminary anti-dumping duties of 75.8% on Canadian canola imports, effective Thursday, marking a sharp escalation in a year-long trade dispute that began when Ottawa imposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports last August. The
South Dakota Leads Bipartisan Legal Fight to Protect Ranchers from Misleading “Product of USA” Beef Labels
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that he is leading a bipartisan coalition of 11 Attorneys General in filing an amicus brief supporting cattle ranchers in a case against beef manufacturers accused of selling foreign-sourced beef
Legal Victory Protects Cattle Producers from Emissions Regulations
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association secured a legal win that upholds protections for cattle farmers and ranchers against burdensome federal air emissions reporting rules. NCBA, alongside other farm groups, spent years in litigation to ensure family farms
Mexico Sets Minimum Export Prices for Fresh Tomatoes
Mexico established minimum export prices for fresh tomatoes to safeguard domestic production and ensure internal supply following the expiration of a bilateral agreement with the U.S. The nation’s economy and agriculture ministries issued the announcement after Washington
Indian Consul General Visits Sioux Falls, Talks Trade Opportunities
(Sioux Falls, SD) — India and South Dakota may be worlds apart, but leaders are looking to build new ties through agriculture and trade. Prakash Gupta, the consul general of India based in Seattle, is in Sioux