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Source: DTN/Progressive Farmer
Democrats take page from President Trump with plan to break up meatpackers
In an ironic twist that could have repercussions for the livestock supply chain, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and a group of Senate Democrats are taking a cue from President Donald Trump by proposing to essentially break up the country's largest meatpackers.

Source: Iowa Corn
Iowa Corn Growers encourage DOJ investigation into U.S. fertilizer industry and pricing
Bloomberg reported Wednesday that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is conducting an investigation into the U.S. fertilizer industry to explore whether several of the country’s largest fertilizer producers colluded to raise prices on American farmers.

Source: Brownfield
US, Mexico prepare for key USMCA talks impacting ag exports
The United States and Mexico have officially launched a formal review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

Source: ASTA
ASTA: Keep a bipartisan farm bill moving in an election year
The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) issued the following statement after the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture considered and passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 in a bipartisan vote.

Source: DTN/Progressive Farmer
House Ag Committee advances farm bill package after debates over solar, pesticides, Prop 12
The continuing partisan divisions within the House Agriculture Committee flared again as lawmakers worked through a full day of marking up the latest attempt by Congress to pass a farm bill.

Source: Brownfield
Lawmakers question Lindberg on China trade accountability
The USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says holding trade partners accountable has been one of the administration’s top priorities.

Source: University of Illinois Carl R. Woese Institute for Genetic Biology
Comprehensive genetic library for soybean cyst nematode could renew resistance, profitability for soybean growers
Few pests eat away at farm profitability as much as soybean cyst nematode (SCN). Causing at least $1.5 billion in yield losses annually, it’s soybean’s single biggest threat. Unfortunately, soybean’s most effective tool, genetic resistance, is starting to fail.

Source: Wyffels Hybrids
Wyffels Hybrids announces major expansion into Nebraska and Indiana as company celebrates 80 years of independent growth
Wyffels Hybrids, one of the fastest growing independent seed corn companies in the U.S., Wednesday announced a strategic expansion into Northeast Nebraska and Western Indiana for the 2027 growing season, marking a significant milestone as the company celebrates its 80th anniversary as a family owned, independent seed corn brand.

Source: Brownfield
Middle East conflict could push diesel and fertilizer prices higher for farmers
An ag economist says the military conflict in the Middle East will likely raise prices for two critical inputs for farmers.






























































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