Monday, August 18th, 2025 Podcast
Cattle market volatility continues to be off the charts as we saw another day to the upside in feeder and live cattle futures, with strength in midday boxed beef as well on Monday. We take a look
Texas Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Bar Race, Gender Considerations in Farm Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced the No Discrimination in Farm Programs Act, a bill designed to codify USDA’s July 10 final rule prohibiting race- and sex-based considerations when determining benefits under farm
National Corn Growers Urge Action Against Brazil’s Ethanol Tariffs
WASHINGTON — National Corn Growers Association President Kenneth Hartman Jr. submitted comments in the U.S. Section 301 investigation into Brazil’s trading practices, arguing that the country’s ethanol tariff and related policies are unfair, discriminatory, and damaging to U.S.
Renewed Interest in Exports
Kicking off Monday, markets showed renewed interest in exports as the Midwest Crop Tour got underway. Early reports flagged some problem spots in the eastern Corn Belt, with social media playing a big role in sharing what
Judge Overturns Lesser Prairie-Chicken Protections in Win for Farmers, Ranchers, and Energy Producers
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller praised a federal judge’s ruling that overturned protections for the lesser prairie-chicken under the Endangered Species Act, calling the decision a victory for farmers, ranchers and rural communities. U.S.
Growth Energy Calls on USTR to Take Action against Brazil’s Unfair Trade Practices
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In comments submitted today, Growth Energy—the nation’s largest biofuel trade association—commended the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) for initiating its Section 301 investigation into Brazil for its unfair trade practices and called on the agency to take bold action
Product Showcase Connects U.S. Meat Exporters with Buyers from Across Latin America
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) conducted another highly successful Latin American Product Showcase, connecting U.S. red meat exporters with dozens of prospective buyers from Central and South America. Held July 30-31 in Guatemala City, the 13th
Oil Group Challenges Trump Plan to Cut Biofuel Import Credits
A top U.S. oil trade group is opposing a government proposal to cut incentives for biofuel imports. The group joined multiple organizations in pushing back against the administration’s resolve to keep the policy in the months ahead.
Draft MAHA Report Shows No Pesticide Restrictions
A draft of the upcoming MAHA report seen by the New York Times will not propose direct restrictions on ultra-processed foods and pesticides that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., called “major threats.” If it is adopted,
USDA Announces Sweeping Plans to Protect the United States from New World Screwworm
(Austin, TX) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today at the Texas State Capitol alongside Governor Greg Abbott and stakeholders from across the country announced the largest initiative yet in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)