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Source: Brownfield
Drone applicator says US production not ready to meet drone demand
A drone retailer and custom ag applicator says new restrictions on foreign-made drones will not ground existing machines but will slow down expansion and raise prices.

Source: USDA
USDA Announces Agribusiness Trade Missions for 2026
As part of President Donald J. Trump’s unprecedented efforts to boost American agricultural exports, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) commitment to expanding and diversifying global market opportunities for U.S. agriculture, USDA will host six Agribusiness Trade Missions in 2026

Source: DTN/Progressive Farmer
USDA Grants Special Christmas Eve Transit Permit for North Pole Reindeer Entry Into United States
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued a special transit permit allowing reindeer to enter and exit the United States during Christmas Eve night, the agency announced.
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Source: Purdue University Center for Food and Agricultural Business
Corn Basis Shows Volatility While Soybean Basis Stabilizes
Across the Eastern Corn Belt, local corn basis has become more volatile, while soybean basis levels continue to stabilize.

Source: DTN/Progressive Farmer
Widespread Record High Temperatures for Christmas Day
It's an extremely warm week across the vast majority of the United States.
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Source: Brownfield
U.S. hog herd growth could impact prices
The U.S. hog inventory is up 1 percent from last year’s levels.

Source: Farmer Veteran Coalition
Holiday Giving and the Food Security Season
The holiday season is often called the “season of giving”, but for many families it can also be the season of hard choices – between groceries and heating bills, between a full cart and a full tank of gas, between fresh food and whatever stretches farthest.

Source: farmdoc daily
What Caused the U.S. Ethanol Boom?
The U.S. experienced a major ethanol boom between roughly 2004 and 2011, with production nearly quadrupling from 3.4 to 13.3 billion gallons. By far the most common explanation for the cause of the ethanol boom is the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) mandates that were first passed in 2005 (RFS1) and then amended in 2007 (RFS2), with a particular emphasis on the increased level of mandates in the second.

Source: DTN/Progressive Farmer
Trump Administration Dramatically Reduced USDA Staffing, OIG Report Highlights
At least one-in-five USDA employees left their jobs in 2025, according to USDA Office of Inspector General report.
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