Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025 Podcast
There has been a lot of talk lately about big corn yield forecasts across the U.S. for this growing season (even with some trouble spots showing up). Meantime, we are finally starting to see more trade deal
Potential Railroad Merger Could Have Impacts on Agriculture
(FARGO, ND) — The largest and sixth largest Class I Railroads in the United States are reportedly in talks of a merger that would connect the East and West Coasts. The Wall Street Journal initially reported, with
Weekly Wheat, Bean Inspections Increase
Data from USDA shows inspections of wheat and beans for offshore delivery rose week to week while corn assessments declined. Wheat inspections totaled 732,300 metric tons in the seven days ending on July 17. The agency report
House Agriculture Committee Passes Key Grain Inspection Bill with NGFA Priorities
ARLINGTON, Va., July 22, 2025 – The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) today commended the House Agriculture Committee for approving legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Grain Standards Act (USGSA), a foundational law that underpins the nation’s
U.S.-Indonesia Trade Framework
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) released today a joint statement from the U.S. and Indonesian governments on a framework for negotiating an agreement on reciprocal trade. More details are also in this White House fact sheet. U.S.
New Report Sizes Up Solar Power’s Footprint On U.S. Farmland
July 22, 2025 – As the United States continues to reshape its energy portfolio, questions are mounting about the potential effects on agriculture. A new report by Agricultural Economic Insights (AEI.ag) outlines the total acreage that has