R-CALF USA Statement on Presidential Order to Investigate Entire Food Supply Chain
Billings, Mont., Dec. 8 – On Saturday, President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order titled, “Addressing Security Risks from Price Fixing and Anti-Competitive Behavior in the Food Supply Chain.” The order directs the attorney general and the chairman of
Farm Groups React to Aid Announcement
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — As details of the Trump Administration’s $12 billion farmer aid package are being rolled out on Monday afternoon, multiple farm groups have weighed in with responses. “We are appreciative of the Trump administration for
Trump Administration Announced $12 Billion Aid Package For U.S. Farmers
(Washington, DC) — On Monday, President Donald Trump announced a long rumored aid package for U.S. farmers totaling $12 billion. “This relief will provide much needed certainty to farmers as they get this year’s harvest to market
Farmer Aid, WASDE Prep Impact Monday Trade
We saw markets drift their way lower to start the week as soybeans were under moderate pressure while corn and wheat were mixed on Monday. Meantime, feeder cattle futures found some moderate losses in what ended up
2026 Top Farmer Conference Explores Global Competitiveness, Tariffs, Long-run Market Outlooks
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Registration is now open for Purdue University’s annual Top Farmer Conference, one of the country’s longest-running and most successful management programs designed specifically for farmers. Hosted by Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture, the conference will
Mixed Markets to Start the Week
We see mixed action in the grain markets to start the week as the White House readies a farmer aid announcement on Monday. Mike Castle with StoneX joins us to discuss the grains and the fertilizer markets
More Cold Air, Snow and Strong Winds This Week
As we enter into the second week of December, winter definitely has its grips on much of the Midwest and Northern Plains as we will have reinforcing shots of cold air, snow and strong winds to start
Farm Action Applauds Food Supply Chain Executive Order, Urges Swift Action by New Task Forces
Washington, D.C. — Farm Action issued the following response to President Donald Trump’s executive order to address price fixing and anticompetitive behavior in the food supply chain. This statement can be attributed to Angela Huffman, Farm Action’s President and co-founder:
SHIC Funds 12 Plan of Work Projects to Advance Emerging Disease Mission
Manhattan, KS (December 8, 2025) – The Swine Health Information Center recently funded 12 new projects addressing research priorities and topics published in its 2025 Plan of Work. This effort helps the organization fulfill its mission to generate
Illinois Research Uncovers Harvest and Nutrient Strategies to Boost Bioenergy Profits
URBANA, Ill. — To meet ambitious U.S. Department of Energy targets for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), production of purpose-grown energy crops must ramp up significantly. Although researchers have made substantial progress in understanding the management and conversion of