
Border Uncertainty with Mexico
The cattle complex moved lower again today, despite Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins saying the U.S. isn’t ready to reopen the border just yet. She’s also noted in recent interviews that President Trump remains “very focused” on that

Livestock Sector Optimism Fuels a Modest Rise in Farmer Sentiment in October
There was a modest uptick in U.S. farmer sentiment in October as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index of 129 was 3 points higher than September’s reading. The slight rise in the barometer was fueled primarily by

NCGA Urges Trump Administration to Renew USMCA
Pointing to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement’s (USMCA) role in facilitating and strengthening U.S. corn exports with Mexico and Canada, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) today called for the Trump administration to support a full 16-year renewal of the agreement.

AEM Unveils Comprehensive Study on Agriculture, Construction, and Utility Water Utilization
MILWAUKEE (Oct. 29, 2025) – The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) recently released a groundbreaking new study examining how technological advancements across the agriculture, construction, and utility industries are enabling organizations to achieve significantly greater output while

Could November Bring a Fast Start to Winter?
As the calendar flips to November, could we see a rapid and fast start to winter incoming for much of the U.S. this year? What about potential impacts of a La Nina pattern across the globe? Eric

Debate on Beans Within China Deal
The wheat market saw a rally in today’s trade, while debate over the U.S.–China deal continued to weigh on soybeans. What does that 12 million metric tons really mean for the market? And can the cash cattle

Trump Administration to Partially Fund SNAP After Court Orders Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown
President Donald Trump’s administration said Monday it will partially fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, after two federal judges ruled the government must keep the food aid program running during the shutdown. The U.S. Department

Soybeans and Cattle Find Monday Support
Soybeans and cattle are finding support to start the week and the month of November. Arlan Suderman with StoneX joins us for a look at the markets in our Midday Commentary for Monday, November 3rd, 2025.

Groups Call on EPA to Reallocate Ethanol Waivers for Small Refineries
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — A number of biofuel and agriculture groups are calling on the Environmental Protection Agency to finalize its proposal to reallocate 100% of biofuel gallons lost due to small refinery exemptions (SREs) granted under the Renewable

Environmental Groups Sue Over North Dakota’s Approval of 25,000-Head Riverview Dairy
LINCOLN, Neb. — Two environmental organizations have filed lawsuits against the state of North Dakota, arguing that the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) improperly approved a permit for Riverview ND, LLP to construct a 25,000-head

Courts Order Trump Administration to Keep SNAP Benefits Flowing Amid Government Shutdown
President Donald Trump’s administration faces a critical deadline Monday to tell two federal judges whether it will comply with court orders to continue funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the ongoing government shutdown. The program,

ASI Leads National Effort Urging U.S. Trade Representative to Investigate Lamb Imports
DENVER, CO – The American Sheep Industry Association (ASI), the nation’s oldest livestock organization, has formally requested that the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) initiate a global safeguard investigation into U.S. imports of lamb meat

2025-26 National FFA Officer Team Elected During 98th National FFA Convention & Expo
INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025/National FFA Organization) – The 2025-26 National FFA Officer Team was elected today during the final session of the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Members from Delaware, Michigan, Nebraska, Oklahoma,

Grain Markets End the Month With Some Positive Trade
On Friday, we finished out the month of October with no major tricks or treats for Halloween. Grains and oilseeds did see some late session strength to finish what was a volatile week of trading headline news

ASA President Comments on China and Input Prices
(Magnolia, Kentucky) — Trust but verify. That’s part of the message from the President of the American Soybean Association amid news that China is set to resume more purchases of U.S. soybeans in the weeks and months

SNAP Benefits to Expire at Midnight as Shutdown Stalemate Drags On
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Millions of Americans are bracing for a lapse in food assistance as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) runs out of funding at midnight tonight, the latest casualty of a prolonged federal government shutdown

Bipartisan Group of Senators Voice Concerns Regarding UP-NS Rail Merger
WASHINGTON – Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) led a bipartisan effort calling on the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to closely scrutinize the proposed merger of Union Pacific Railroad (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS) Railway

National Potato Council Expresses Disappointment on Japan Fresh Market Access
WASHINGTON (October 31, 2025) – The National Potato Council is disappointed that the U.S.-Japan agreement did not include fresh market access for U.S. potatoes. Japan has delayed this market access request from the U.S. for thirty years, including delays

Rounds Comments on Beef Imports, M-COOL and More
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Amid the on-going conversations surrounding cattle prices, foreign beef imports and more, one Senator believes it’s time to reinstate country of origin labeling. Earlier this week on Agriculture of America, Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD)

Major Food and Agriculture Groups Call for Renewal of USMCA
A letter signed by 124 organizations representing the American food and agricultural value chain, including the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), filed a letter today voicing support for a full 16-year renewal of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement in

Clean Fuels Applauds Congressional Letter Supporting Robust RFS Volumes
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America thanked 49 Senators and Representatives who signed a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, urging him to finalize the 2026-2027 RFS rule as quickly as possible and calling for