NCFC Urges Swift Passage of Government Funding Package
Washington, D.C. (November 10, 2025) — The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) applauds congressional leaders for reaching agreement on a funding package that will reopen the federal government through January 30, extend expired farm bill programs for
Boozman, Booker Release Bipartisan Market Structure Discussion Draft
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) released a discussion draft of legislation that would provide new authority to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to regulate digital
Disparate Conditions in Crop and Livestock Sectors Evident in Credit Conditions
(KANSAS CITY, MO) — Agricultural credit conditions in most of the region deteriorated gradually during the third quarter of 2025, but strength in the cattle sector improved farm finances in some areas. According to the Tenth District
Monday, November 10th, 2025 Podcast
We saw a “risk-on” trade environment to start the week with soybeans leading the grain trade moderately higher and cattle futures trading limit up on Monday. John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing joins us for analysis and
Limit Up Cattle on a Monday: Market Rebounds After Last Week’s Drop
Cattle markets came out strong to start the week, with both live and feeder contracts posting limit-up gains. The rally followed last week’s selloff and comes on renewed optimism for stronger beef demand and export movement. Cash
DOJ to Renew Investigation Into Meatpacking Industry
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Friday, President Trump called for a renewal of an investigation into the Big Four meatpacking companies. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said in part that “I have asked the DOJ to
Mostly Green Market Trade at Midday Monday
We see a mostly higher day developing across grain and livestock markets on Monday. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss and share analysis on the early week market action in our Market
From the Ground Up: Sustainable Practice Considerations for 2026
As harvest concludes, it’s time to prepare for the 2026 season. Sustainable practices may help improve soil health and ultimately increase yields. A soil test acts as a starting point for nutrient management decisions when compared to
Senator Baldwin Presses Trump Rail Regulator Nominees
Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin pressed two of President Donald Trump’s nominees to the Surface Transportation Board on Thursday about whether they would act independently or bow to political influence as the board reviews a proposed rail megamerger.