Farm Bill Narrowly Passes the House on FARM Unfiltered – May 1, 2026
A farm bill nearly fell apart on the House floor. What started as a routine procedural vote turned into a 224-220 passage after GOP leadership held the vote open to flip members and salvage a collapsing legislative
Funds Are Flooding Into Commodities — Why Is Corn Still Stuck at $5?
December corn briefly pushed above the $5 mark on Friday to close out a volatile week in the grain and oilseed markets. But despite a wave of outside money flowing into the commodity sector, corn has struggled
NCGA Launches 2026 Contest with New Short-Season Corn Pilot Class
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is proud to announce the expansion of the Yield Contest to include a new pilot class focused on short-season corn. The pilot gives corn farmers who grow lower-maturity hybrids the chance to compete
Soyoil Strength Supports Beans as Markets Refocus on Fundamentals
Soybeans found support from strength in soyoil, though prices remain off the highs seen earlier in the week. Weather is stepping back into the driver’s seat, with continued dryness in the Western Corn Belt while a system
House Passes 2026 Farm Bill as Proposition 12 Provision Sparks Sharp Debate Over States’ Rights and Interstate Commerce
The U.S. House of Representatives Thursday approved a sweeping new farm bill, advancing major agriculture policy legislation to the Senate, but a controversial provision tied to California’s Proposition 12 dominated debate leading up to final passage. Lawmakers