Data Centers and Conservation Topics of Discussion at NFU Convention
(NEW ORLEANS, LA) — As delegates wrapped up their time at the National Farmers Union 124th Anniversary Convention on Monday, they voted to finalize a number of 2026 policy priorities. On top of that, there were also
USDA Announces New Funding to Connect Farmers to Local Markets
(Washington, D.C.) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) this week announced it has awarded over $26.8 million to grant projects through the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP). The program helps local and regional food entities develop,
NCLA Asks Court to End USDA’s Illegal Rule Mandating Electronic ID Eartags for Cattle and Bison
Washington, DC – The New Civil Liberties Alliance has asked the U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota for summary judgment in R-CALF USA, et al. v. USDA. Representing ranchers, farmers, and livestock producers, NCLA
Tips for Managing Beef-on-Dairy Calf Transitions
DULUTH, Ga. — Beef-on-dairy calves often change locations multiple times before they’re 6 months old, facing new environments, nutrition and herd mates at every stop — all of which can stack up the stress and risk of
AgMarket.Net Early Morning Market Analysis 3/11/26
March 11, 2026 At this hour: Corn market is up 3-4c, soybeans are up 11-12c, wheat is up 5-6c, crude oil is up $3.96-$3.97, US Dollar is up 19 points -Crude oil prices are back higher as
CLAAS Talks Combines and Tractors at Commodity Classic
During our time at Commodity Classic, we stopped by to visit with the team at CLAAS to look at some of their latest technology in tractors and combines. We talked about the new LEXION 8500 combine with
Ag Leaders Testify on Need for More Domestic Demand
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Increasing domestic demand for U.S. agriculture products like corn and soybeans was a key highlight in testimony this week by agriculture leaders before the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The nation’s
American Chemistry Council Applauds STB Action to Lift Regulatory Barriers to Competitive Rail Service
WASHINGTON – The American Chemistry Council (ACC) submitted comments in support of the Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) reforms to promote greater freight rail competition by eliminating unwarranted restrictions on reciprocal switching. For decades, and contrary to a clear directive from Congress, a single rule has blocked competition and
AEM: U.S. Tractor Sales Down 12.2% in February
MILWAUKEE, WI — Sales of agricultural tractors and combines in the United States and Canada showed mixed results in February as farmers continue to navigate evolving market conditions while investing in productivity-enhancing equipment. According to the latest data
Perdue Gives Congressional Testimony on Domestic Ag Consumption
(JAMESTOWN, N.D.) – North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue represented National Farmers Union in a hearing today before the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, testifying on ways to increase domestic consumption of agricultural products. Perdue cited