CoBank Data Reveals Farmers Were Aggressive Sellers of Soybeans in Fall 2025

DENVER (January 29, 2026)—U.S. farmers were aggressive sellers of soybeans last fall as prices climbed after trade relations eased between the U.S. and China. With higher prices and a swifter pace of sales, commercial ownership of soybeans rose
Council Responds to Agreement with El Salvador

According to a press release issued by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), the United States has signed another agreement on reciprocal trade, this one with El Salvador. USTR Jamieson Greer and El Salvador’s Minister
Farm Action Supports USDA Rulemaking to Strengthen Foreign Farmland Ownership Reporting

Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, Farm Action submitted a public comment to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in strong support of its proposed rulemaking to update the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act (AFIDA), urging the agency to take bold
NDA Opens Application Process for 2026 Nebraska Ag Youth Institute (NAYI)

LINCOLN – The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is currently accepting applications from high school juniors and seniors for the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI). NAYI is one of Nebraska’s largest agriculture youth outreach events. This five-day
Workshop series for veterans highlights agritourism

LYONS, NEBRASKA – Military veterans interested in agriculture are invited to attend a series of on-farm and virtual workshops focusing on farm stays and outdoor experiences. This course is free for active military service members and military
AgMarket.Net Early Morning Market Analysis 1/29/26

January 29, 2026 At this hour: 🌽Corn market is up 2-3c, 🌱soybeans are up 5-6c, 🍞wheat is up 4-5c, 🛢️crude oil is up $1.30-$1.31, 💲US Dollar is down 3-4 points -U.S. Dollar continues to trade at a
K-State study: Strong consumer demand is driving beef prices despite tighter cattle supplies

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Consumer’s demand for beef — not just shrinking cattle numbers — is playing a central role in shaping prices and profitability across the U.S. beef supply chain, according to research from Kansas State University
USDA Finalizes Streamlined Oil and Gas Leasing Rules for National Forest Lands

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service has finalized revisions to its regulations governing federal oil and gas development on National Forest System lands, marking a significant update to rules that oversee energy activity across millions of