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Source: Brownfield
Anticipation builds for possible Trump biofuel policy reveal at White House event
The Trump administration could be poised to make a big announcement on biofuels policy next week.

Source: DTN/Progressive Farmer
Early-spring precipitation trends bolster drought outlooks
Rain and snow patterns during the first two weeks of March are validating the seasonal drought outlook by U.S. weather agencies quite noticeably.

Source: NFU
NFU urges swift finalization of poultry tournament rule
National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew Tuesday gave the following statement regarding the delay of the Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027.

Source: Office of Governor Mike Braun
Gov. Braun invests record-breaking commitment in agriculture & life sciences
Governor Mike Braun today formally announced a major investment in agricultural and life sciences with the goal of creating 100,000 high wage jobs over 10 years and making Indiana the premier U.S. destination where human therapeutics, animal health, agritech, biotechnology, and environmental innovation flow together along the vital, anchored pathway of private-sector excellence.

Source: DTN/Progressive Farmer
Fertilizer companies face lawsuit as war disruptions put spotlight on industry
Pressure on the fertilizer industry is mounting as agricultural groups seek relief, with at least one new federal lawsuit against the industry having now been filed and farm groups pressing policymakers for action.

Source: Brownfield
Soybean futures fall as trade deal with China delayed, Brazil steps up exports
A market analyst says a possible delay in an upcoming U.S. and China meeting could slow progress on a trade deal, and that is part of the reason soybean futures have traded 70 cents lower (limit down) as the week begins.

Source: USDA NIFA
USDA NIFA launches new rapid response grant opportunity to combat emerging agricultural threats
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announces the launch of a new competitive grant opportunity aimed at rapidly addressing emerging and re-emerging pest and disease threats across the nation’s food and agricultural systems.

Source: USMEF
Pork exports open 2026 on high note; beef variety meat value record-high
U.S. pork exports trended higher year-over-year in January, led by another outstanding performance from leading market Mexico, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

Source: Agri-Pulse
Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Potential Iran funding bill, water issues with New Mexico Sen. Ben Ray Luján
As the conflict in the Middle East continues, New Mexico Sen. Ben Ray Luján discusses what farmers and consumers should be concerned about with the war.











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