Thursday, May 22nd, 2025 Podcast
We saw a mixed session in the grain and oilseed markets on Thursday with more pressure in soybean oil while cattle futures found some good support as we near the upcoming holiday weekend. Bryan Doherty with Total
MAHA Commission Report Released; Ag Groups Show Concern
Story by Jesse Allen and Corryn La Rue (WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Thursday, the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission released its long-awaited report at the White House. The report, according to the commission and the Trump
NGFA Urges CFTC to Reject 24/7 Agricultural Futures Trading Proposal
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) today submitted comments to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in strong opposition to any expansion of agricultural futures trading hours to a 24/7 schedule. The letter responds
USDA Issues May Cotton and Wool Outlook
The USDA’s cotton projections for 2025-2026 indicate a decrease in global production when compared to the previous marketing year. World cotton production is projected at 117.8 million bales in 2025-2026, nearly three percent, or 3.3 million bales,
Poll Shows Consumers Back Pesticide Use in Protecting Food
A new national survey commissioned by CropLife America reveals strong trust in American farmers and public recognition of the benefits pesticides provide in making food more affordable and accessible. The poll found that two-thirds of Americans approve
Bayer Considering Bankruptcy for its Monsanto Unit
Bayer is continuing its push to resolve lawsuits linking Roundup, its popular weedkiller, to cancer. People familiar with the matter told the Wall Street Journal that the company is also exploring a bankruptcy filing for its Monsanto
Tax Cuts, SNAP Overhaul and Farm Subsidies Fuel House Budget Fight
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s comprehensive tax and spending legislation, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” in a 215–214 vote. The 1,000-page bill makes sweeping changes to tax
House Passes Reconciliation; Bill Now Moves to Senate
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — House Republicans came together to pass their reconciliation megabill in the early hours of Thursday morning, after weeks of division and holdouts from hardline Republicans. The “One Big, Beautiful Bill” was able to pass
Secretary Rollins Visits Nebraska Meets with Family Farmers (Audio)
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins visited Nebraska with Governor Jim Pillen, Representative Adrian Smith, and Agriculture Director Sherry Vinton to tour Cargill Bioscience Complex, Wholestone Farms’ pork processing facility, and Ohnoutka family farm in addition to hosting a Farmers First roundtable
May 2025 Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook
The USDA’s May Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook calls for tighter anticipated supplies of beef cattle after the U.S. banned cattle imports from Mexico. Tighter supplies will reduce beef production in 2026 to 25.14 billion pounds. Also,