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Hansen-Mueller Bankruptcy Asset Sale Approved for December by Nebraska Court
A U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Nebraska will allow the sale of Hansen-Mueller Co. assets to take place in December after the unsecured creditors committee told the court on Tuesday that it was satisfied with the bidding process put forward.
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Ag Secretary Rollins: bridge payment for farmers coming next week
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says details of a bridge payment for farmers will be announced with President Trump sometime next week.
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The Current Grain Farm Financial Position in a Longer-Term Perspective
Overall, 2024 was the lowest income year since the 1990s. While profitability currently is low, the liquidity and solvency positions of most grain farms remained strong at the end of 2024.
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IDFA to Urge USTR to Preserve USMCA and Correct Violations of Key Dairy Provisions
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) will testify before the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) this afternoon during a public hearing on the operation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
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US Solicitor General Backs Bayer's Supreme Court Bid to End Roundup Lawsuits
The U.S. solicitor general said the U.S. Supreme Court should grant review to Bayer on a petition filed by the company that could bring product-liability lawsuits to an end on the glyphosate-based weed killer Roundup, in an amicus brief filed with the court on Monday.
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Inside D.C: New farm aid coming; trade signals ‘messy’
The co-director of Texas A&M’s Ag and Food Policy Center says it’s going to be more challenging for the Trump administration to estimate trade damages for new farmer ad-hoc relief.
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With Key Trade Agreement Ignored, RFA Calls for Reciprocal Duties on Chinese Ag Imports
The Renewable Fuels Association today thanked the Trump administration for its efforts to enforce an important 2019 trade agreement with China, noting in comments to the U.S. Trade Representative that China has failed to satisfy commitments to increase trade in ethanol and distillers grains. Accordingly, RFA calls on the United States to implement reciprocal duties on U.S. imports of Chinese ag products.
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Has US Return to Storing Corn and Soybeans Declined over Time?
No evidence is found that net return to cash storing US corn and soybeans has declined over time.
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Strong global demand pushes U.S. corn inspections far above year-ago levels
U.S. corn export inspections continue to move out at a solid pace.
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North American Bee Strategy Unveiled to Protect Pollinators and Strengthen Honey Market
Four major North American beekeeping organizations have released the first-ever North American Bee Strategy, a coordinated, continent-wide plan to protect honey bees, strengthen the viability of professional beekeeping, and safeguard food security across the United States and Canada.
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Canadian Prime Minister Moves to Reduce Country's Reliance on US Trade
The United States could see reduced imports of Canadian petroleum, steel and lumber in the coming years as the Canadian government looks for ways to reduce its dependence on U.S. trade.
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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Nov. 28, 2025: Biofuels, trade and beef prices from NAFB convention
China has begun purchasing U.S. soybeans following a trade deal with the United States.
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Real Christmas tree prices expected to stay flat at wholesale
The Real Christmas Tree Board says the majority of wholesale growers aren’t planning on raising prices this year.
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Straight from the field: Sustainability insights from US beef, dairy, and crop producers
Technology adoption, incentive programs, and personal business goals are shaping how producers define and achieve sustainability across diverse agricultural operations.
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Groups Press USDA to Tighten Standards for Expected Trade Aid Payments
Policy groups with a diverse mix of views are urging USDA to focus on "commonsense financial accountability" as the department prepares an expected aid package for farmers.
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Farmer Demonstration Networks as a Catalyst for Conservation Adoption
Cover crop use in the US Cornbelt remains low, despite significant public and private investment in efforts to support adoption
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Farmers call for long-term labor reform as Thanksgiving food production faces worker shortages
A new report highlights the need for a stable agricultural workforce to support Thanksgiving dinner grown in America.
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Bird Flu Surging as Holiday Season Begins
"As the holidays approach, bird flu is once again sweeping through commercial and backyard poultry flocks, infecting and killing more than 8.9 million turkeys, chickens, and ducks in the U.S. since September.”
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Giving Thanks for America’s Farmers
As families gather around the table this Thanksgiving, we’re reminded that every meal begins with the incredible people who keep our country fed, fueled, and clothed: America’s farm and ranch families.
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Something To Be Thankful for This Thanksgiving
Every American has an ancestor who came here from someplace else at some point.
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Winter 2025-26 Forecast Heavily Influenced by La Nina
It was a very warm overall fall season in 2025. Some bursts of cold air moved through as they always do, but they were fewer and further between this year.
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Program payments and a rise in net farm income could help support 2026 farmland market
A closer look at the farmland market for 2026. Randy Dickhut with Agricultural Economic Insights says cash rents have remained stable, but are expected to decline in 2026.
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Additional ARC/PLC Payments for 2025: Value of Receiving the Maximum Program Payment
Program enrollment decisions for the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs were made in March of 2025. However, the One Big Beautiful Bill (OB3), which was not passed and signed into law until July, resulted in farmers receiving the higher of the PLC or ARC payments for 2025
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ASA/WISHH and Uzbekistan Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Expand Trade
The American Soybean Association’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health program and the Ministry of Investments, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand collaboration on developing U.S. soy value chains to advance trade between the United States and Uzbekistan.
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Farmers Urgently Need Economic Assistance
USDA’s most recent Commodity Costs and Returns, World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates and Farm Sector Income & Finances reports confirm what those in agriculture have known for several years: U.S. farm income is under immense pressure as input costs have increased dramatically while crop prices have fallen sharply – resulting in crop and specialty crop margins that have been at or below breakeven for several consecutive years.
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Final 2025 USDA Crop Progress: Corn 96% Harvested, Wheat Rated 48% Good to Excellent as of Nov. 23
U.S. winter wheat conditions improved last week, USDA NASS said in its final national Crop Progress report of 2025 released on Monday.
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Russia, China, Middle East tensions could sway fertilizer markets next year
Geopolitics are expected to influence fertilizer prices in 2026.
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Secretary Rollins Announces $30 Million Food Purchase to Back U.S. Producers and Strengthen America’s Food Supply
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) intent to purchase up to $30 million in fresh fruit from American farmers and producers to distribute to food banks and nutrition assistance programs across the country.
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