Secretary Rollins Prioritizes American Energy on National Forest Lands
(Washington, D.C., August 21, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today issued a memorandum announcing a new policy directive prioritizing land use efficiency when evaluating proposals for power generation projects on National Forest System lands.
ACE’s 38th Annual Conference Kicks Off in Sioux Falls with ‘Homefield Advantage’ Theme
Sioux Falls, SD – The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) welcomed attendees of its 38th Annual Conference to Sioux Falls this week, bringing together ethanol producers, farmers, retailers, researchers, policymakers, and other industry leaders to advance ethanol’s role
NSP Welcomes Appointments of New FSA Directors in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico
WASHINGTON (August 21, 2025) — National Sorghum Producers (NSP) today congratulated the newly appointed U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) directors for Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico. “These appointments are important for farmers across the
CHS Acquires Scoular’s Grain Facility In Holdrege, Nebraska
Inver Grove Heights, MN — CHS Inc., the nation’s leading farmer-owned cooperative, has agreed to purchase the Scoular grain facility in Holdrege, Neb. The sale is tentatively set to close before the end of August 2025. The
Corn and Beans Find Strength
The corn and soybean markets are finding strength today from a mix of supportive fundamentals and trader positioning, as many are weighing early feedback from the ProFarmer Crop Tour. So far, the tour has delivered some notable
U.S. Dairy: Trade Deal With Europe Must Deliver Real Change
ARLINGTON, VA — The U.S. Dairy Export Council and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) welcomed today’s release of the Joint Statement on United States – European Union Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade. U.S.
Soybeans the Upside Leader Midday Thursday
Soybeans are the upside leader on Thursday as we see a mostly positive day across the grain and livestock trade. We discuss the market action with Arlan Suderman from StoneX in our Market Talk Midday Commentary. Please
Sorensen Helps Introduce Legislation to Expand High Speed Internet Access to Farming Communities
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) helped introduce bipartisan legislation to ensure rural communities that depend on high-speed internet to implement modern farming practices can get connected. He joined Representative Erin Houchin (IN-09) and other members in introducing
Secretary Rollins Announces USDA Presidential Appointments, Naming More State Directors
(Washington, D.C., August 21, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the latest slate of presidential appointments for key Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Rural Development (RD) State Director roles. “When rural America succeeds,
USMEF Statement on Updated Details of the U.S.-EU Trade Framework
The White House released today a U.S.-EU joint statement offering updated details on the trade framework with the European Union announced last month. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom issued the following statement: USMEF is