Bessent Says “Substantial Support” for American Farmers On the Way
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Thursday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that “substantial support” is coming for American farmers amid a lack of Chinese buying of U.S. commodities, particularly soybeans, and that an announcement will be made
California Governor Signs E15 Bill; Industry Reacts
On Thursday, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 30 into law, which immediately opens the door for retailers across California to sell E15. Prior to the signing, California was the only remaining state in the nation
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 Podcast
We saw another higher day in the grains and oilseeds on Thursday as the early October winning streak continues. Meantime, it was a lower day in the livestock trade with feeder cattle futures down sharply to close
Social Media Comments Add Market Pressure
Markets were under pressure today following social media chatter about aid for soybean growers. Treasury Secretary Bessent told CNBC this morning that an announcement is expected Tuesday on financial support, with assistance likely flowing through the Farm
Yield Estimates, Rumored Meetings, Shutdowns and More
We see mixed to higher action in Thursday’s grain trade with pressure in cattle. Arlan Suderman from StoneX joins us to discuss their latest customer survey, potential of a Trump/Xi meeting later this month and more in
Sam Kieffer to Serve as Next CEO of NAWG
Washington, D.C. (October 2, 2025) – The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) announced today that Sam Kieffer has been selected to serve as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer starting November 1, bringing more than 20 years of experience
Factors to Consider with Alternative Grain Storage
(FARGO, ND) — As fall harvest gets into full swing, many producers across the Northern Plains and Midwest are looking at all options to store a lot of bushels this fall and winter. In North Dakota particularly,
Democrats Want Argentina Bailout Halted
Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), the Ranking Member of the Senate Ag Committee, led 13 colleagues in calling on President Trump to halt his plan to send a $20 billion bailout to Argentina. The Argentinian government just suspended
Rollins: Farm Economy Not in a Good Place
The U.S. agriculture industry continues to lose sales from trade severances with China and other partner nations, prompting Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins to say the farming economy is “not in a good place.” During an appearance on
IRFA Calls for Full Reallocation of Refinery Exemptions at EPA RFS Hearing
WEST DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) participated in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) public hearing on the proposed Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) blending rule for 2026-2027. As part of that rule, the