Nebraska PSC Suspends Hansen-Mueller License, Orders Roberts Seed to Cease Operations Amid Widening Grain Dealer Probe
LINCOLN, Neb. — A day after a state agency announced an investigation into a central Nebraska grain company, the Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) held an emergency meeting to suspend the license of an Omaha grain operator.
Government Shutdown Deepens Uncertainty for Young Farmers and Communities
Washington, D.C. (October 24, 2025) — The ongoing federal government shutdown, now in Day 23, is having a devastating ripple effect across farm communities, small businesses, and families who depend on critical government programs. With many federal offices
SDSU Students Celebrated in Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine Blue Coat Ceremony
BROOKINGS, S.D. — Oct. 24, 2025 — Twenty South Dakota State University Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine students were honored at the annual Blue Coat Ceremony on Oct. 4. The first-year students were each presented with a
USTR To Investigate China’s Compliance With Phase I Commitments
The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office (USTR) announced today it will investigate China’s compliance with the 2020 Phase I trading commitments it made with the U.S. that had the goal of leveling the playing field for trade between
American Farmers Shouldn’t Have to Wait While Others Get a Leg Up
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew today released the following statement in response to USDA’s newly announced plan to support beef producers and the broader challenges facing family farmers and ranchers. “Family agriculture is in crisis,
New CPI and Consumer Sentiment Data to Digest on Friday
The grain trade was relatively quiet on Friday as the outside markets digest new CPI and consumer sentiment data. Mike Castle with StoneX joined us to discuss in our Market Talk Midday Commentary. *Please remember the risk
Protect Your Farm’s Legacy With Sound Decisions
What happens when a farm kid watches his family lose their $10 million operation—then becomes an ag loan officer and realizes why it happened? Today’s guest is Jace D. Young, Founder and CEO of Legacy Farmer. He’s
Market Pressure Continues for a Friday
Market pressure continues heading into Friday as uncertainty weighs heavy on the ag trade. Talks between Presidents Trump and Xi are reportedly back on, though questions remain surrounding the strength and future of the Phase One agreement.
USMEF to Honor Ted McKinney, Dermot Hayes at Indianapolis Conference
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) announced the 2025 recipients of its two most prestigious awards, who will be honored Nov. 13 at the USMEF Strategic Planning Conference in Indianapolis. Ted McKinney, CEO of the National Association
Hayes, Craig Lead House Democrats in Letter to USDA Demanding Continuation of SNAP Benefits During Shutdown
WASHINGTON — Today, House AgricultureSubcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Ranking Member Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) sent a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, demanding that she utilize the Congressionally authorized SNAP contingency fund to provide