Grain Markets End the Month With Some Positive Trade
On Friday, we finished out the month of October with no major tricks or treats for Halloween. Grains and oilseeds did see some late session strength to finish what was a volatile week of trading headline news
Avian Flu Confirmed In LaMoure County Turkey Flock
(Bismarck, ND) — State agriculture officials confirmed a new case of highly pathogenic avian flu in a commercial turkey flock in LaMoure County. This marks the sixth detection of bird flu in North Dakota this year. The
ASA President Comments on China and Input Prices
(Magnolia, Kentucky) — Trust but verify. That’s part of the message from the President of the American Soybean Association amid news that China is set to resume more purchases of U.S. soybeans in the weeks and months
SNAP Benefits to Expire at Midnight as Shutdown Stalemate Drags On
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Millions of Americans are bracing for a lapse in food assistance as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) runs out of funding at midnight tonight, the latest casualty of a prolonged federal government shutdown
Bipartisan Group of Senators Voice Concerns Regarding UP-NS Rail Merger
WASHINGTON – Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) led a bipartisan effort calling on the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to closely scrutinize the proposed merger of Union Pacific Railroad (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS) Railway
IDFA Highlights Global Dairy Trade Barriers and Urges Diversification of U.S. Export Markets
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2025—The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) submitted formal comments to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) identifying key trade barriers affecting U.S. dairy exports. The comments urge the Administration to take proactive decisive action
National Potato Council Expresses Disappointment on Japan Fresh Market Access
WASHINGTON (October 31, 2025) – The National Potato Council is disappointed that the U.S.-Japan agreement did not include fresh market access for U.S. potatoes. Japan has delayed this market access request from the U.S. for thirty years, including delays
ACE Calls on EPA to Fully Reallocate Small Refinery Exemption Gallons and Finalize Set 2 RFS Rule Before Year-End
Sioux Falls, SD – The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) submitted comments today to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to the Agency’s supplemental proposed rule for the “Set 2” Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program covering 2026 and
Mental Health Care Vouchers Available for Ag Families Through SDSU Extension
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension is partnering with Rising Hope Counseling to offer up to five free mental health counseling sessions for farmers and ranchers, their immediate family members, and agribusiness professionals. To apply
MDA Launches New AGRI Works Grant Program
St. Paul, MN: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Works Grant Program. This new grant opportunity supports organizations and institutions that help strengthen Minnesota agriculture, horticulture,