R-CALF USA Launches “Label Our Beef” Campaign to Push for MCOOL in 2025 Farm Bill
BILLINGS, Mont., Aug. 18, 2025 – R-CALF USA today launched its “Label Our Beef” campaign, a national push to reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef through the 2025 Farm Bill. “American families have the right
Texas Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Bar Race, Gender Considerations in Farm Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced the No Discrimination in Farm Programs Act, a bill designed to codify USDA’s July 10 final rule prohibiting race- and sex-based considerations when determining benefits under farm
National Corn Growers Urge Action Against Brazil’s Ethanol Tariffs
WASHINGTON — National Corn Growers Association President Kenneth Hartman Jr. submitted comments in the U.S. Section 301 investigation into Brazil’s trading practices, arguing that the country’s ethanol tariff and related policies are unfair, discriminatory, and damaging to U.S.
Renewed Interest in Exports
Kicking off Monday, markets showed renewed interest in exports as the Midwest Crop Tour got underway. Early reports flagged some problem spots in the eastern Corn Belt, with social media playing a big role in sharing what
Mixed and Quiet Start to the Week in the Markets
Grains are off to a quiet start this week while there’s more positivity in cattle on Monday. Plenty of news to watch this week with crop tours, weather and the Jackson Hole meeting for the Federal Reserve.
Judge Overturns Lesser Prairie-Chicken Protections in Win for Farmers, Ranchers, and Energy Producers
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller praised a federal judge’s ruling that overturned protections for the lesser prairie-chicken under the Endangered Species Act, calling the decision a victory for farmers, ranchers and rural communities. U.S.
Lamb Board Returns to Solar Farm Summit
The American Lamb Board cosponsored an exhibit with the American Sheep Industry Association and the American Solar Grazing Association during the 2025 Solar Farm Summit in Chicago. The Solar Farm Summit is a conference and expo focused
Growth Energy Calls on USTR to Take Action against Brazil’s Unfair Trade Practices
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In comments submitted today, Growth Energy—the nation’s largest biofuel trade association—commended the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) for initiating its Section 301 investigation into Brazil for its unfair trade practices and called on the agency to take bold action
BASF, Corteva Agriscience and M.S. Technologies, L.L.C. Sign Agreement to Bring Industry-first Soybean Trait Stack to Market in Brazil
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC – BASF, Corteva Agriscience and M.S. Technologies, L.L.C. today announced that they have entered into a trait licensing agreement to bring BASF’s novel nematode resistant soybean (NRS) trait with Enlist E3® soybeans and
Product Showcase Connects U.S. Meat Exporters with Buyers from Across Latin America
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) conducted another highly successful Latin American Product Showcase, connecting U.S. red meat exporters with dozens of prospective buyers from Central and South America. Held July 30-31 in Guatemala City, the 13th