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Source: Brownfield
Soybean prices jump after Trump says China could buy more U.S. soybeans
The soybean markets moved higher after President Trump posted on social media China might more buy more ag products, including 20 million tons of soybeans in the current marketing year.

Source: DTN/Progressive Farmer
House committee investigates FFA over Syngenta partnership tied to Chinese ownership
The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee's oversight subcommittee launched an investigation into what three federal lawmakers say is the National Future Farmers of America Organization's alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party through a partnership with Chinese-owned Syngenta Group.

Source: USMEF
November pork and beef exports below year-ago levels
Exports of U.S. pork remained relatively strong in November but were below the large total reported in November 2024, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

Source: AFBF
From the countryside to your couch: America’s farmers fuel your big game party
Sunday’s big game will be the main focus for millions of America’s families, but what they eat during the game will be a close second. The NFL championship represents the second-highest day of food consumption, behind only Thanksgiving.

Source: Brownfield
Biofuel industry cheers 45Z tax credit proposal, awaits final details
The U.S. Treasury Department has issued its proposed guidance on the 45Z tax credit and biofuel supporters say it’s a good step forward.

Source: DTN/Progressive Farmer
Ag leaders issue a dire warning: Agriculture could face widespread collapse
A bipartisan group of former leaders of America's major agricultural commodity associations and biofuels organizations, farmer leaders, and former senior USDA officials sent congressional ag leaders a letter on Tuesday warning about the deteriorating state of the farm economy, stating there is a risk of "widespread collapse of American agriculture."

Source: NGFA
NGFA applauds extension of U.S. Grain Standards Act, urges full reauthorization
The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) Tuesday applauded Congress for passing the fiscal year funding package that includes an extension of the authorization for the U.S. Grain Standards Act (USGSA) through Sept. 30, 2026, providing critical continuity for the federal grain inspection and weighing system.

Source: Purdue/CME Group
Farmer sentiment drops sharply at the start of 2026 as economic concerns increase
Farmer sentiment weakened sharply in January as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index dropped from 136 in December 2025 to 113 in January 2026 (see Figure 1).

Source: Brownfield
New EPA guidance blocks manufacturers from limiting farm equipment repairs
The U.S. EPA announced new guidance Monday that aims to protect farmers’ right to repair their own equipment.

















