Potential Supreme Court Ruling Weighs In
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule Friday on the legality of President Trump’s use of the Emergency Powers Act to implement tariffs — a decision that could carry major implications for trade. Meanwhile, Taiwan remains
Farm and Food Industry React to 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Agricultural and food industry groups across the protein, oilseed, dairy, fruit, and specialty crop sectors are broadly welcoming the release of the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, while also raising concerns about how supporting
American Chemistry Council Welcomes Proposal to Eliminate Barriers to Competitive Freight Rail Service
WASHINGTON (Jan. 7, 2025) – The Surface Transportation Board (STB) released a proposed rule to repeal regulatory restrictions on accessing competitive freight rail service, including through reciprocal switching. “This proposal would embrace market forces, enable meaningful choice for American
Kennedy, Rollins Unveil Historic Reset of U.S. Nutrition Policy, Put Real Food Back at Center of Health
(Washington, D.C., January 7, 2026) – U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins today released the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030, marking the most significant reset
Soybeans Rally at Midweek
We see a decent rally higher in soybeans at midweek with mixed action across the rest of the grain trade and lower moves in livestock. Could a potential Supreme Court ruling on tariffs later this week be
USDA Names Justin Benavidez Chief Economist, Honors Seth Meyer’s Service
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins on Tuesday recognized the service of longtime USDA economist Dr. Seth Meyer and announced the appointment of Dr. Justin Benavidez as the new Chief Economist for the U.S. Department of
Corteva and bp Launch Biofuel Feedstock Joint Venture Etlas™
INDIANAPOLIS AND LONDON (January 7, 2026) – Corteva Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) and bp (NYSE: BP, LSE: BP.L) today announced the launch of Etlas, their new 50:50 joint venture that will produce oil from crops – including canola, mustard and
Ag, Biofuel Groups Continue Call for Year-Round Sales of Lower-Cost E15
In a letter sent today to congressional leadership, a coalition of more than 70 biofuel and agricultural organizations called for the immediate passage of legislation to allow year-round nationwide sales of the American-made E15 fuel blend, containing 15 percent
Lisa Fair McEvers Becomes North Dakota’s First Female Chief Justice
(Bismarck, ND) — Lisa Fair McEvers makes history becoming the first female Chief Justice to the Supreme Court. McEvers was sworn in on Tuesday afternoon in front of family, friends and colleagues. She’s served on the Supreme
Walmart Employee Accused Of Stealing Six-Figures From Willston Store
(Williston, ND) — A former Williston Walmart employee is facing charges of stealing more than 100-thousand dollars. Mario Branch is facing a charge of felony theft with a preliminary hearing scheduled for January 28th. Investigators say he