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Source: DTN/Progressive Farmer
Farm leaders say heated talks open Commodity Classic amid cost squeeze
On the opening day of Commodity Classic, there were some angry conversations between farm leaders and representatives of major fertilizer, seed, chemical and machinery companies.

Source: Brownfield
Breaking: 2026 and ’27 renewable volume obligations sent to OMB
The EPA is submitting long-awaited renewable volume obligations for 2026 and 2027 to the Office of Management and Budget.

Source: USDA
Rollins, Vaden, and Forst announce disposal of dilapidated USDA facilities
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and Deputy Secretary Stephen A. Vaden, joined by General Services Administrator Edward C. Forst, Wednesday announced the imminent disposal of the South Building and Braddock Place, returning resources to the American taxpayer, effectuating the vision of President Donald J. Trump, and reducing the real estate footprint of the U.S. Government in the National Capital Region.

Source: University of Illinois News Bureau
New water-treatment system removes nitrogen, phosphorus from farm tile drainage
Scientists have developed a new edge-of-field water-treatment system that reduces the load of excess nutrients washing into waterways from farm drainage systems.

Source: DTN/Progressive Farmer
USMCA review takes center stage at Commodity Classic as tariff tensions rise
With the mandatory six-year review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement approaching and tariff tensions escalating, farm groups gathered Tuesday at the site where NAFTA was signed to press for preserving duty-free trade across North America.

Source: RFA
RFA’s Cooper calls for year-round E15, highlights record ethanol production at 31st annual National Ethanol Conference
Speaking to attendees at the 31st annual National Ethanol Conference in Orlando, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper celebrated a record-breaking year for the U.S. ethanol industry while urging Congress and the Trump administration to fully unleash American ethanol to boost the farm economy, reduce consumer fuel prices, and strengthen domestic energy security.

Source: Brownfield
New farm bill includes more than conservation & nutrition
A Wisconsin Congressman says the new farm bill includes more than conservation, nutrition, and trade improvements.

Source: USMEF
Pork exports just short of 2024 record; beef feels pinch of China lockout; strong year for lamb exports
U.S. pork exports posted the second highest value and third largest volume on record in 2025, according to year-end data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

Source: USDA
USDA announces Request for Information on data products
At the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Outlook Forum, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced a Request for Information (RFI) on Opportunities, Challenges, and Emerging Areas in Statistical Data, Analysis, and Research at USDA.










































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