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
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
Stanley Police Make Saturday Arrest For Fake Urine
(Minot, ND) — The Stanley Police made a unique arrest over the weekend. On Saturday, an officer noticed a bottle of urine in the center console after he pulled over Roman Brown. The 34-year-old man told the
Sand Truck Collides With Aircraft At Minot International Airport
(Minot, ND) — Two vehicles were damaged after a sand truck collided with a parked commercial aircraft at the Minot International Airport on Tuesday morning. According to the City of Minot, it happened at around 8:45 a.m.
National Weather Service Wards Of Water Rises In Missouri River
(Bismarck, ND) — The National Weather Service is warning people who live along the Missouri River about rises caused by the formation of ice on the river. Residents in Bismarck and Mandan might notice ice forming on