National Sorghum Producers Welcomes Elissa Gilliam as New Legislative Director
National Sorghum Producers has named Elissa Gilliam as its new Legislative Director, bringing a decade of agricultural and policy experience to the role. Gilliam grew up on a Tennessee farm and says she “got to Texas as
Belgium’s Agristo Brings $450 Million Potato Processing Facility and Celebration to Grand Forks
More than 1,500 “potatoholics” gathered at Grand Forks Town Square on Aug. 25 to welcome Agristo, the Belgium-based potato processor, at the “Taste of Belgium” celebration. The sunny North Dakota day set the stage for an event
House Advances U.S. Grain Standards Act Reauthorization
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) applauded the House passage of H.R. 4550, legislation reauthorizing the U.S. Grain Standards Act through FY2030. “I’m proud that the House has passed the U.S. Grain Standards Act
ADM Exceeds 5M Regenerative Agriculture Acreage Goal
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in innovative solutions from nature, today issued its third annual report detailing its accelerating global work to support food security and strengthen the food system by advancing regenerative agriculture practices.
Farm-To-Power Welcomes Iowa Farmer and Ag Leader Joe Heinrich as New Executive Director
Farm-To-Power today announced the appointment of Joe Heinrich, a lifelong Iowa farmer, as the organization’s new Executive Director. Heinrich’s deep roots in farming and proven leadership in agricultural advocacy as the former Executive Director of Smart Carbon
Association of Equipment Manufacturers Releases Updated Report on the Benefits of Precision Agriculture in the United States
MILWAUKEE – (September 8, 2025) – The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), in collaboration with the American Farm Bureau Federation, American Soybean Association, CropLife America and National Corn Growers Association, announced the release of an updated study
Restore Trust in Congress Act Gains Bipartisan Support
U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) has joined as a cosponsor of the Restore Trust in Congress Act, bipartisan legislation banning members of Congress and their families from buying or selling individual stocks while serving. The bill, introduced
2026 Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship Applications Open
Des Moines, Iowa (Sept. 8, 2025) — The National Pork Producers Council is accepting applications for the 2026 Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship. Each year, ten $2,500 scholarships are awarded to college students preparing for careers in the
Preparing for Friday WASDE
Traders are starting the week with their eyes fixed on Friday’s upcoming WASDE report. The tone in the grain markets remains firm, supported by a strong technical picture and steady domestic demand. Much of that demand continues
Weekend Frost Damage to U.S. Crops?
We saw frost over the weekend in many parts of the Upper Midwest and Northern Plains. Did that lead to some late season damage to corn and soybean crops? Also, could we see a big warmup on