USTR Report Underlines Landmark Wins for Common Name Protections
ARLINGTON, VA — The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN) welcomed today’s release of the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) 2026 Special 301 Report, which details the significant
House Passes Farm Bill, R-CALF USA Highlights Producer Wins and Ongoing Policy Fights
BILLINGS, Mont., April 30, 2026—The U.S. House of Representatives today passed H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, advancing several provisions impacting American cattle producers. Among the provisions included is the PRIME Act,
AGI Marks 30 Years Celebrating Growth, Founders’ Legacy and Commitment to Agriculture
WINNIPEG, MB, April 30, 2026 – Ag Growth International Inc. (AGI), a leading global provider of equipment and solutions for the agriculture, food and commercial markets, is proud to mark 30 years in business. Formed initially as a holding company
FRAC Urges Administration to Halt Reorganization of U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service
WASHINGTON, April 30, 2026 — FRAC strongly opposes the latest plan from the Trump administration to reorganize the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) by introducing the Food and Nutrition Administration, which would pull
Wheat Struggles, Corn/Soybeans Quiet on Thursday
We saw the wheat market struggle on Thursday as it appeared profit taking was at hand after the recent run-up in prices while traders continue to watch weather. Meantime, corn and soybeans were fairly quiet on the
More Reaction to House Passage of the Farm Bill; E15 Vote Expected in Weeks
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 on Thursday morning by a vote of 224-200, delivering the first new five-year farm bill since 2018 and setting up
Consumers Show Strong Willingness to Pay for Pollinator-friendly Produce
ST. PAUL, Minn. (April 30, 2026) — New research from the University of Minnesota offers encouraging news for specialty crop growers interested in pollinator-friendly production. The study was conducted in summer 2025 by Research Fellow Gigi DiGiacomo and
Wheat Under Pressure; Mixed Markets Elsewhere on Thursday
Wheat is under more pressure on Thursday after a poor close to the trade yesterday while corn and soybeans have tested key resistance but can’t seem to break through it. Livestock trade is a mixed bag as
BREAKING: House Passes Farm Bill 224-200 (video)
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Thursday morning, after a chaotic 48 hours of debate and worry that the Farm Bill might get tabled until May, the House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of
NRCS Announces Second Application Sign-ups for Agricultural Land Easements
(Washington, D.C.) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is establishing a second national deadline for agricultural producers and landowners to apply for fiscal year 2026 assistance in the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The new