
Legislation to Delist the Mexican Wolf Advances, Offering Long-Overdue Relief to Cattle Producers
WASHINGTON D.C. – Last week, the House Natural Resources Committee advanced the Enhancing Safety for Animals Act of 2025 (H.R. 4255) with bipartisan support. The bill would remove federal ESA protections for the Mexican wolf, restoring commonsense

Moisture is a Concern in Parts of South America
Markets were buzzing today after President Trump’s comments in Iowa backing year-round E15, keeping ethanol and corn demand in the spotlight. South America also stayed on the radar, with harvest moving along in Brazil and ongoing weather

Farmer Protests in Paris Highlight High Stakes of EU–Mercosur Trade Deal
Farmer protests in Paris are drawing global attention to a trade agreement that has been decades in the making — and one that could have lasting implications for agricultural markets around the world. The deal, known as

Rollins Applauds Trump’s Support for Nationwide E-15 as Congress Weighs Legislation
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins issued a statement praising President Donald J. Trump’s continued support for the nationwide, year-round sale of E-15 ethanol, framing the announcement as a significant policy signal for farmers, biofuel producers,

NFU Urges USDA to Restore Prevent Plant Buy-Up Coverage
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) submitted comments today to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to restore crop insurance buy-up coverage for acres prevented from being planted, warning that recent changes weaken a critical risk management tool

John Deere Announces Major Expansion with Two New U.S. Facilities Coming
In keeping with our strong tradition of building America, we are excited to announce plans to open two new U.S.-based facilities: a state-of-the-art distribution center near Hebron, Indiana, and a cutting-edge excavator factory in Kernersville, North Carolina,

Will President Speech Get Market Reaction?
President Trump’s scheduled speech in Iowa today is getting some market attention, especially in the farm belt, but traders are largely watching broader fundamentals and policy headlines rather than reacting sharply to the event itself. His visit

NDSU Extension Projects 2026 Commodity Prices
FARGO, N.D. — Planning for the future can be a very frustrating process, especially in times of market volatility. Planning typically pays high dividends. For most farm and ranch managers, developing realistic commodity price expectations is one

EU and India Set to Announce Historic Trade Deal After Nearly Two Decades of Talks
The European Union and India are set to announce a long-anticipated trade agreement on Tuesday, marking the conclusion of negotiations that have stretched on for nearly two decades. According to Reuters, India’s trade secretary confirmed that both
House Democrats Push Farm and Family Relief Act to Support Farmers and Tackle Rising Costs
House Democrats rolled out new legislation aimed at easing economic pressure on agriculture and consumers, as House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig of Minnesota introduced the Farm and Family Relief Act. Craig described the measure as

Legislation Would De-List Mexican Wolf from ESA Protection
The House Natural Resources Committee has moved forward legislation that would remove the Mexican wolf from federal Endangered Species Act protections. The Enforcing Safety for Animals Act of 2025 advanced out of committee with bipartisan backing and

Uneven Markets, Uncertain Direction
Grain markets finished lower as traders struggled to find clear direction, weighed down by outside market pressure and growing numbness to ongoing China and tariff headlines. Meanwhile, cattle markets moved higher, drawing support from what the trade

H-2A Program Use Continues to Soar
The H-2A program continues to grow, with 13,358 more positions certified in fiscal year 2025 (October 2024-September 2025) than fiscal year 2024. This marks the first year in program history that over 400,000 workers were requested, highlighting the

USDA Launches Portal on Foreign-Owned Ag Land Transactions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched a new online portal designed to streamline and modernize the reporting of transactions involving U.S. agricultural land owned by foreign persons, including foreign-owned businesses and foreign governments. USDA says the

Bower: We Will Continue to Push for E-15
(WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, OH) — Earlier this week, the U.S. House passed the final Fiscal Year 2026 (FY 26) appropriations minibus package in a step to avoid a partial government shutdown on January 31st. However, language that would

United States Cattle on Feed Down 3 Percent
Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.5 million head on January 1, 2026. The inventory was 3 percent below January

Soybeans Could See Charts Turning
Soybeans could be showing early signs of the charts trying to turn the corner. Friday’s grain trade, though, was led by wheat, with the market focused on bitter cold temperatures and a lack of protective snow cover.

BRD Prevention and Cattle Management During Severe Winter Weather
Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) caused by Mannheimia haemolytica (Mh) is the primary cause of bacterial pneumonia and death for feedlot cattle. In fact, 75% of BRD cases are caused by Mh.1 Protecting cattle from BRD infection is

Rodent Damage Grows as Farm Equipment Becomes More High-Tech
Rodent damage is becoming a costly and increasingly common problem for farmers, rural homeowners, and vehicle owners, particularly as modern equipment relies more heavily on electronics and exposed wiring. Rodents are not chewing through tractors, cars, or

A Results-Driven Path Forward for Year-Round E15 *Video Interview*
Nebraska’s farmers have been clear from the very beginning: they need reliable markets to sell their products. Every day, agricultural producers face countless factors outside of their control, whether that be commodity prices, input costs, or weather.

EPA Seeks New Members for the Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Advisory Committee
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a solicitation for nominations to serve on its Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee (FRRCC). Established in 2008, the FRRCC provides independent policy advice, information, and recommendations