Specialty Crop Leaders Renew Call for Additional Dedicated Aid for the Sector
WASHINGTON, DC — Specialty crop leaders issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement providing bridge payments for specialty crops and sugar totaling up to $1 billion as part of the Assistance for
Secretary Naig Urges Congress to Find Agreement to Make Year-Round E15 Available Nationwide
DES MOINES, Iowa (Feb. 16, 2026) – Today, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig urged the U.S. House of Representatives’ Rural Domestic Energy Council to find agreement to make year-round E15 available to drivers around the country. Secretary
Ag Groups Respond to U.S.-Taiwan Trade Deal
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Last week, the United States and Taiwan signed a reciprocal trade agreement that included many reported benefits for U.S. agricultural producers. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said in a statement that “the Agreement on
ARA Commends the Release of the Farm Bill Text
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) President and CEO Daren Coppock released the following statement in response to the introduction of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 by House Agriculture Committee Chairman
Volatility Looms as Markets Head into a High-Stakes Week
The market this week will be working to make lemonade out of lemons as it faces a wave of outside pressure. From ongoing geopolitical tensions and volatility in the energy sector to renewed talks between the U.S.
Cattlemen’s Beef Board Elects New Officers for 2026
DENVER, Colo. (Feb.17, 2026) – Cattle producers Dr. Cheryl DeVuyst of Oklahoma, Terry Quam of Wisconsin and Kalena Bruce of Missouri are the new leaders of the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion & Research Board (CBB). Elected by their fellow CBB
Farm & Biofuel Leaders Call on Congress to Accelerate Action on E15
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Growth Energy, the National Corn Growers Association, and the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) released a joint statement regarding the lack of progress toward a permanent, legislative fix offering consumers year-round access to E15. After reaching
USDA Line Speeds Program Another Step Closer to Widespread Adoption, Boosting Pork Processing Capacity
WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 17, 2026 — The National Pork Producers Council applauds the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposed rule to update the New Swine Inspection System’s line speed regulations to increase efficiency at pork processing plants. The proposal
CoBank Analysis Indicates U.S. Farmers will Increase Soybean Acres this Spring
DENVER (February 17, 2026)—Low crop prices and high production costs are weighing heavily on U.S. farmers as spring planting season draws near and farmers make critical decisions about which crops will offer the most favorable economic return.
Mixed Markets to Start the Week
It’s a mixed day of markets as we resume normal trading after the three-day weekend. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss the grain, livestock and outside market factors to watch today and