‘At the One Yard Line for Two Years’: NDFU’s Perdue Frustrated by E15 Punt, Cautiously Optimistic on Farm Bill
JAMESTOWN, ND — As the U.S. House of Representatives worked through the night on farm bill amendments ahead of Thursday’s historic vote, North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue was watching closely from back home — and
FAPRI Release 2026 International Agricultural Market Outlook
The University of Missouri Food & Agricultural Policy Research Institute has released the 2026 International Agricultural Market Outlook. The projections presented here are from the January simulation of the FAPRI U.S. and International models based on market and
USDA and EXIM Announce Historic Partnership to Put American Farmers First and Boost Exports
(Washington, D.C.) – This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an expanded partnership with the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) to increase domestic agricultural production and exports, while reducing the agricultural trade deficit. Alongside this
Wheat Struggles, Corn/Soybeans Quiet on Thursday
We saw the wheat market struggle on Thursday as it appeared profit taking was at hand after the recent run-up in prices while traders continue to watch weather. Meantime, corn and soybeans were fairly quiet on the
More Reaction to House Passage of the Farm Bill; E15 Vote Expected in Weeks
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 on Thursday morning by a vote of 224-200, delivering the first new five-year farm bill since 2018 and setting up
Wheat Under Pressure; Mixed Markets Elsewhere on Thursday
Wheat is under more pressure on Thursday after a poor close to the trade yesterday while corn and soybeans have tested key resistance but can’t seem to break through it. Livestock trade is a mixed bag as
BREAKING: House Passes Farm Bill 224-200
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — The House of Representatives has passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 in a 224-200 vote. This is a developing story, stay tuned for more updates.
NRCS Announces Second Application Sign-ups for Agricultural Land Easements
(Washington, D.C.) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is establishing a second national deadline for agricultural producers and landowners to apply for fiscal year 2026 assistance in the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The new
Racing Against the Clock: An Update on New World Screwworm, Asian Longhorned Ticks and More
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — As our team spent time this week on Capitol Hill, the debate over the Farm Bill in the House was a major talking point amongst attendees of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Washington
Sen. Cramer Endorses Resolution To Make April Second Chance Month
(Bismarck, ND) — Sen. Kevin Cramer is supporting a resolution to declare April as Second Chance Month. Cramer’s office issued a statement saying that nearly 80 million Americans have a criminal record, creating barriers that makes life