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Feeder Cattle Hit Limit Down — Top in Place or Just Weekend Pressure?A limit-down move in the feeder cattle market raises questions—was it simply a weekend pullback, or is a top now in place? The potential for

By Jessica Groskopf, Nebraska Extension Ag Economist In my work with agricultural families, I’m seeing a growing and difficult reality: many farms and ranches today don’t have a successor within the family. While this absence can simplify

Sioux Falls, SD – The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) today submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the proposed Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) for 2026 and 2027 under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). ACE commended the Agency

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8, 2025 – The USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced a one-time Congressionally mandated payment to Approved Insurance Providers (AIPs) administering eligible crop insurance contracts for 2022 and 2023 reinsurance year specialty crops through the Additional Payment Program

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today Growth Energy—the leading voice of America’s biofuel industry—is commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), which opened fuel markets to competition from homegrown biofuels produced from U.S. farm crops. Joining Growth Energy

The Renewable Fuel Standard turns 20 today and a celebration is underway in recognition of the monumental contributions the law has made in American life. “Since it was signed into law, the Renewable Fuel Standard has provided

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Renewable Fuel Standard, signed into law on August 8, 2005, as part of the Energy Policy Act. Last week, Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE)

The original Make America Health Again Commission report raised concerns about the potential negative effects of glyphosate and other pesticides on children’s health. However, the upcoming MAHA Commission report is set to take a different approach. According

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service recently released its 2025 Land Values Summary. The U.S. farm real estate value, which measures the value of all land and buildings on farms, averaged $4,350 per acre

Tariffs that took effect at midnight put early pressure on the grain markets as day trade began. Traders are also positioning ahead of next week’s WASDE report. On the protein side, strong weekly export sales and solid

Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and John Hoeven (R-ND) have reintroduced the Promoting Rural Exports Act, a bipartisan bill that would formally establish a National Rural Export Center and authorize the creation of up to nine Regional Rural

Vietnam is confronting a rapidly escalating outbreak of African swine fever, with infections more than tripling in just two weeks. State media reports the situation has prompted urgent government intervention and renewed concerns about disruptions to global

September brings another funding cliff for USDA and the rest of the federal government, as both parties prepare for a fight over presidential funding ‘claw-backs.’ The House and Senate USDA spending bills are nearly four billion dollars

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, welcomed the introduction today of the Ethanol for America Act—a bipartisan, bicameral bill that would simplify labeling and infrastructure requirements for fuel retailers seeking to offer E15, a fuel blend

The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) announced the awardees for the 2025 NCGA Scholarship Programs. A committee of grower leaders selected twelve exceptional students to receive scholarships for this upcoming fall semester. “Tomorrow’s ag leaders are in

Exports of U.S. pork bounced back in June, finishing the first half of 2025 on a high note, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Beef export volume was

(Traverse City, MI) – Immense financial pressures and predatory international trade practices are threatening American family farms and factories. Farm economy and sugar policy exports presented on the challenges facing the U.S. sugar industry at the American

Washington, D.C., Aug. 6, 2025 – The Corn Refiners Association (CRA) applauds the bipartisan, bicameral reintroduction of the Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act, led by Sens. Joni Ernst (R-IA), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Pete Ricketts

The National Corn Growers Association sent a letter to the White House highlighting the severe economic pressure created by soaring fertilizer and input costs. According to the letter, these elevated expenses are creating a dire situation for

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Over the weekend, the U.S. Senate confirmed Luke Lindberg as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs (TFAA) with a vote of 77-18. Lindberg previously served as Chief of Staff and

(Chicago, IL) – Zaner Ag Hedge, a premier provider of bespoke hedging strategies and market intelligence for grain producers and agribusinesses, today announced the appointment of Karen Braun as Chief Market Analyst. Braun—formerly a Reuters commodities columnist