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At Husker Harvest Days, worries about rising input costs, pushing E15 and trade expansion
Leaders from the Nebraska Farm Bureau on Wednesday shared their concerns about high input costs and weak commodity prices, though they stopped short of suggesting more farmer aid may be needed.

Farm Credit leads ag group support for Farm Bill 2.0 passage
More than 260 agriculture organizations, representing constituencies in all fifty states and Puerto Rico, signed a letter urging Congress to further support America’s farmers and ranchers through the passage of a Farm Bill 2.0.

Weekend heatwave
After a week of below normal and pleasant fall temperatures, the summer heat is making a reappearance.

As harvest nears, USDA to refresh supply and demand forecasts
With combines across the U.S. revving their engines, traders will look to USDA to see whether the hot-and-dry August for the Eastern Grain Belt is expected to have yield repercussions for 2025 crops.

Interior proposes to rescind Public Lands Rule, restoring balanced, multiple-use management
The Department of the Interior is proposing to rescind the Bureau of Land Management’s Public Lands Rule, aligning with Secretary Doug Burgum’s commitment to restoring balance in federal land management by prioritizing multiple-use access, empowering local decision-making and supporting responsible energy development, ranching, grazing, timber production and recreation across America’s public lands.

Secretary Rollins announces reinvigorated farm to school grants supporting American farmers and children
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is delivering on its commitment to support child health and American agriculture by opening applications for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants.

Proposed Wisconsin fee changes would impact livestock sellers, haulers
A livestock marketer says Wisconsin’s proposed fee changes for sales barns, dealers, and haulers would harm producers.

Many in ag “cautiously optimistic” following MAHA Comission report
Many agriculture groups are expressing cautious optimism following the release of the Make America Healthy Again Commission report.

House reauthorizes U.S. Grain Standards Act
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement after House passage of H.R. 4550, reauthorizing the U.S. Grain Standards Act through FY2023:

Senators seek to block EPA's plan to reallocate biofuel gallons waived from RFS
Even before the Trump administration releases a proposal to reallocate biofuels gallons waived from the Renewable Fuel Standard, a group of federal lawmakers from oil-producing states is trying to stop it from happening.

New report highlights major economic impact of fairs and fairgrounds on local economies across U.S.
The International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) on Monday shared detailed information and results following a recent study on the overall economic impact of fairs and fairgrounds across the United States.

68% of U.S. corn, 64% of soybeans good to excellent
The USDA’s national crop ratings mostly declined over the past week. Many key U.S. growing areas had a dry start to September and ratings typically dip ahead of harvest.

Safeguarding the future of agriculture: National Action Plan offers framework for childhood safety, health
There are benefits to growing up on farms and ranches, among them a strengthened immune system, good work ethic and respect for the land. We also know that youth working in agriculture are seven times more likely to die on the job than their non-agriculture counterparts.

Strong July for pork exports; another slow month for beef
July exports of U.S. pork were slightly below last year but accounted for a larger share of production, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Market access obstacles continued to weigh heavily on exports of U.S. beef, with the vast majority of plants still ineligible to ship to China.

AEM releases updated report on the benefits of precision agriculture in the United States
AEM, in collaboration with the American Farm Bureau Federation, American Soybean Association, CropLife America and National Corn Growers Association, announced the release of an updated study highlighting the wide-ranging benefits of precision agriculture across the United States.

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: 'Farm bill 2.0' & tariff-funded farm aid with Chairman Thompson

National Farmers Union kicks off fall legislative fly-in
National Farmers Union on Monday announced the start of its annual Legislative Fly-In, bringing more than 250 family farmers and ranchers into Washington to urge Congress to act, for farmers’ sake.

FAPRI: PLC payments jump under OBBBA, but benefits uneven across crops, states
The improvements in the farm safety net will offer more support for farmers, though producers of some crops stand to benefit more than others.
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Potash recognized as critical mineral, TFI pushing for phosphate to be added next
The vice president of government affairs for The Fertilizer Institute says including potash on the official critical minerals list could help increase access for farmers.

Everything is on the table to help farmers
The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says there are options to help farmers as they navigate tough economic times.

Has harvest low already been set for corn market?
Even those who don't grow corn may find this analysis well worth their time.

USCP launches trial into human health benefits of sorghum
The United Sorghum Checkoff Program (USCP), a member of the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council, recently announced the launch of the first human clinical trial to evaluate whole grain sorghum’s health benefits.

Landus appoints Eric Heismeyer as the cooperative’s next CEO
Landus, Iowa’s largest farmer-owned cooperative, announced today that Eric Heismeyer will join the organization as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 3, 2025.

Arkansas farmers warn of crisis as crop prices fall; call for ad hoc aid
Hundreds of farmers in northeast Arkansas met Tuesday with federal officials to talk about their current financial challenges and fears they could be forced to walk away from farming.

RFA applauds passage of bill legalizing E15 in California
Lower-cost E15 is now just one step away from becoming a legal fuel in California, as the state Senate voted 39–0 Wednesday to pass Assembly Bill 30.

Farm bill faces uncertain future as deadline nears
There is growing concern that Congress won’t be able to finish a farm bill this year.

NCBA testifies at trade hearing investigation on Brazil
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Executive Director of Government Affairs Kent Bacus on Wednesday testified at a Section 301 investigation hearing regarding Brazil’s trade practices.

Twice-extended farm bill expires September 30th
The twice-extended 2018 Farm Bill faces expiration in less than a month.


