Midweek Market Dominoes: WASDE, Fed Cuts, and Commodity Chain Reactions
We rolled straight from WASDE into a Fed news conference today, capped off with another interest-rate cut. That decision has the potential to ripple through commodities and currency markets as traders position themselves ahead of year-end. It’s
Wednesday, December 10th, 2025 Podcast
We saw the Federal Reserve cut rates, as expected, on Wednesday. How does that impact commodities and livestock moving forward? What about the latest WASDE data, South American weather and more? Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics
Secretary Rollins Signs Six New State Waivers to Make America Healthy Again by Removing Unhealthy Foods from SNAP
(Washington, D.C., December 10, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, joined by U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., today announced the approval of six new state SNAP food-choice waivers under
Farm Progress Show awarded Trade Show News Network B2B Show of the Year for 2025
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Dec. 10, 2025) — The Farm Progress Show has been honored as the Trade Show News Network (TSNN) B2B Show of the Year, a prestigious recognition that underscores its transformative role in advancing agriculture. The 2025 Farm Progress Show brought together 161,000 attendees and 548
United Soybean Board Elects Brent Gatton as New Chair for 2026
ST. CHARLES, Mo. (Dec. 10, 2025) — Farmer-leaders of the United Soybean Board (USB) elected Brent Gatton from Bremen, Ky., as the new chair during the organization’s December board meeting in St. Charles, Mo. He’s joined by nine
Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act Advances, Offering New Stability for Rural Counties and Classrooms
WASHINGTON, DC — House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) and House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture Chairman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) released a joint statement following the advancement of the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization
New Study Shows EPA “Half RIN” Proposal Would Keep U.S. Soybean Demand Strong
December, 10, 2025. Washington, D.C. A new economic analysis finds that EPA’s proposal to assign 50% of the Renewable Identification Number (RIN) credits to imported biofuels and biofuels made from imported feedstocks compared to domestic would strengthen domestic
House Unanimously Passes ePermit Act to Modernize Federal Permitting and Accelerate Project Approvals
The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the ePermit Act today, a bipartisan effort led by Representatives Dusty Johnson of South Dakota and Scott Peters of California. The legislation codifies President Trump’s Action Plan to modernize permitting
Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 Podcast
We have plenty of news with market implications so far this week as we saw the announcement of a farmer aid package on Monday by the Trump Administration, a December WASDE report that was fairly quiet on