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Pesticide provision stalls farm bill discussion
The director of the Gardner Agricultural Policy Program at the University of Illinois says pesticides have become a sticking point in farm bill negotiations.

Ag Secretary rolls out fertilizer strategy amid pressure over prices
When it comes to fertilizer prices, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins wants farmers to know the government is here to help.

Secretary Naig thanks Iowa Senate for unanimous passage of Iowa Farm Act
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig Tuesday thanked the Iowa Senate for its unanimous passage of the Iowa Farm Act, Senate File 2465, by a vote of 47-0.

BASF and Nutrien collaborate on expanding farmer access to low-carbon biofuel markets
BASF and Nutrien Ltd.® announced Tuesday a strategic collaboration designed to help farmers gain more value from sustainable farming practices already in use.

25% of U.S. corn, 23% of soybeans planted
U.S. corn and soybean planting made solid advances over the past week.

US Supreme Court Justices appear split over Bayer's bid to kill Roundup lawsuits
Justices on the U.S. Supreme Court seemed to struggle Monday with a question that could determine whether product liability cases like the cancer lawsuits filed against Bayer's Roundup herbicide will be allowed to continue.

Balancing data center growth with American agriculture
Demand for data centers – large, secure facilities that house computers and servers used to store, process and manage vast amounts of digital data – is accelerating as cloud computing, artificial intelligence and other digital services expand across the United States.

Commissioner Wilton Simpson issues emergency rule to further protect Florida from threat of New World Screwworm
On Friday, as New World Screwworm detections are now within 125 miles of the U.S. border, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson took aggressive action to protect Florida from the threat of the New World Screwworm (NWS) by issuing an emergency rule placing temporary restrictions on the importation of animals into Florida from high-risk counties in Texas.

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Farm bill, year-round E15 & fertilizer with Rep. Budzinski
The farm bill is set for a vote in the full House next week, but first the Rules Committee must decide which of more than 300 amendments can be offered on the House floor.

USDA boosts payments under SDRP as Rollins signals fertilizer investment push
Farmers hit with natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 who filed claims under the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) will receive a second "top-up" payment, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced on Friday.

House ag leaders back year-round E15 push as farm bill vote nears
Both leaders of the U.S. House Ag Committee say it’s too soon to know if nationwide, year-round E15 will be added to the skinny farm bill, but they are supportive of the effort.

We need Congress to support rural America—not Hollywood voters—in the farm bill
A bipartisan coalition supports a farm bill that protects American farmers (and families seeking affordable food) from California’s overreach—but a handful of House members want to strip it out. They’re making claims that don’t match the record.

USDA announces Food Safety and Inspection Service reorganization, establishes National Food Safety Center in Iowa
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Thursday announced a reorganization of the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to modernize operations, streamline support functions and better align the agency with the nation’s agricultural landscape.

Sen. Hoeven favors increasing USDA's Commodity Credit Corp. fund
U.S. Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman John Hoeven, R-N.D., said Wednesday he favors increasing the $30 billion per year borrowing limit for the Commodity Credit Corporation, USDA's line of credit at the Treasury Department.

Vaden: USDA working to restore trust in ag data
The USDA says it has a plan to rebuild farmers’ trust in USDA data.

Attorney General Brenna Bird celebrates victory in protecting Iowa farmers and property owners
Attorney General Brenna Bird released the following statement after the 8th Circuit decision to dismiss the challenge to Iowa’s Trespass-Surveillance statute:

USDA’s Rollins signals possible action soon on fertilizer prices
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says it will require a significant effort from the administration to help improve fertilizer costs in the short term.
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RFA applauds bipartisan House farm bill amendment allowing year-round E15
The Renewable Fuels Association Wednesday applauded the introduction of an amendment to the House farm bill that would permanently allow nationwide, year-round sales of E15.

Sorensen introduces bipartisan Homegrown Fertilizer Act to lower costs for farmers
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), along with Reps. Ashley Hinson (IA-02), Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02), Tracy Mann (KS-01), Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Mike Bost (IL-12) and Sharice Davids (KS-03) introduced the bipartisan Homegrown Fertilizer Act to boost domestic fertilizer production and storage, lower costs for farmers, and reduce reliance on unstable global supply chains.

New data shows continued threat to food affordability due to California Prop. 12
Equipped with brand new retail and U.S. Department of Agriculture data reinforcing California Proposition 12’s detrimental impacts on both producers and consumers, 105 American pork producers from 23 states took to Capitol Hill, advocating for their livelihoods with federal lawmakers.

USTR’s Callahan says tariff policy delivering results for agriculture
The Trump administration’s top ag trade official says the tariff policy has been a game changer for the industry.

Comparing 2022 drought map 2026; how it could affect the cowherd
The world is chaotic and it can be nauseating to think about all the distinct factors imposing friction on the marketplace. However, the daunting elephant in the room no one can afford to ignore any longer is drought.

Committee releases FY27 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA Bill
Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Bill.

NCC submits comments supporting USDA proposal to increase poultry line speeds
The National Chicken Council (NCC) Monday filed comments with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) strongly supporting a proposed rule that would increase the maximum line speed for young chicken processors operating under the New Poultry Inspection System (NPIS) from 140 to 175 birds per minute (bpm).

11% of U.S. corn, 12% of soybeans planted
U.S. farmers were able to make good corn and soybean planting progress over the past week. That was despite several days of widespread rain in the Midwest, including severe weather in parts of the region.

Crawford leads bipartisan House letter to Ambassador Greer requesting Section 301 investigation on foreign rice
On Monday, 17 members of the U.S. House of Representatives sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer, encouraging him to consider a rice-specific Section 301 investigation into nations that are unfairly harming our domestic rice producers.

More than 330 ag groups urge House to advance Farm Bill 2.0
The Farm Credit Council is among 338 agricultural organizations supporting swift advancement of Farm Bill 2.0, which was recently approved with a bipartisan vote by the House Committee on Agriculture.

Soil moisture a concern for most of US
An active storm track through the middle of the country has been able to bring some areas of the Midwest out of drought and reduce it for portions of the Southern Plains.


