Grassley Doubts More Farm Aid, Pushes Year-Round E15 as Long-Term Fix
Senator Chuck Grassley says he has doubts about the administration’s willingness to provide additional farm aid, while arguing that the most meaningful and lasting solution to farmers’ financial challenges is passage of permanent year-round E15 legislation. Grassley
USDA Accepting Applications for Agribusiness Trade Mission to the Philippines
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is continuing to accept applications for its upcoming agribusiness trade mission to Manila, Philippines, scheduled for April 13–16. The mission is designed to connect U.S. agricultural exporters with buyers in one of
Cattle Market on the Uptick
The cattle market found some upside today, even with light cash movement across the country. Feeders continue to impress, especially when you look at the strength showing up in recent sale barn runs. Meanwhile, the grain trade
Thursday, January 8th, 2026 Program
The grain markets seemed to get quiet on Thursday as traders prepare for USDA large data release on Monday. What are some of the key things to watch for next week? How is weather impact winter wheat
Clean Fuels Asks EPA to Maintain RFS Compliance Deadline
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America sent a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, asking the agency to maintain the 2025 Renewable Fuel Standard compliance deadline on March 31, 2026, to mitigate the impacts of rulemaking
USDA Report Finds Pesticide Residues Remain Well Below Safety Limits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its 2024 Pesticide Data Program Annual Summary, showing that more than 99 percent of all food samples tested contained pesticide residues below benchmark levels established by the Environmental Protection Agency. The
Some Banks and Analysts Say Bailout Programs Raise Deeper Concerns For Farmers
(Bismarck, ND) — The frequency of farmer bailout programs have officials concerned about agriculture’s future. The Bank of North Dakota says its loan programs have chipped in more than 435 million dollars in loans since 2024. Bank
U.S. Ethanol Blend Rate Continues Climbing
Demand for U.S. ethanol has shown consistent growth since 2016, reflecting its entrenched role in the nation’s transportation fuel supply. One of the key measures of ethanol use is the blend rate, which represents ethanol’s share of