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Presidential Message on National Farm Safety and Health Week
For nearly 250 years, our Nation has been sustained by the hard work, dedication, and vital contributions of our incredible farmers, ranchers, and foresters.
USDA Crop Progress: Corn 11% Harvested, Soybeans 9% Harvested as of Sept. 21
Corn and soybean condition ratings declined slightly last week for the crops still in the field, though harvest of both remain on pace with their five-year averages, according to USDA NASS's weekly Crop Progress report released on Monday.
Cattle industry urges action as screwworm fly spreads north
The CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the detection of New World screwworm just 70 miles from the southern border is concerning.
USDA confirms New World screwworm within 70 miles of the U.S. border, Secretary says “we are prepared”
The USDA says New World screwworm has been confirmed within 70 miles of the U.S. border.
Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Terrain Ag's John Newton on trade, farm economy, interest rates
China, the largest purchaser of U.S. soybeans, has yet to make a purchase from this fall's crop. We asked executive head of Terrain Ag John Newton how long the lack of purchasing could go on, if U.S. grain storage capacity can accommodate the bin-busting crop with limited export markets, and how softening interest rates may affect the farm economy.
Sept. 1 Cattle on Feed down 1% from year ago, placements down 10%
Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.1 million head on Sept. 1, 2025. The inventory was 1% below Sept. 1, 2024, USDA NASS reported on Friday.
Drones can more efficiently measure the health of corn plants, study finds
Researchers at the University of Missouri have found a mix of drones and AI can help farmers measure the health of their corn more efficiently.
Ag analysts weigh in as US, Mexico begin USMCA review process
The United States and Mexico have started public discussions on the USCMA trade agreement ahead of its planned review in 2026.
Rollins: Trump Administration could announce an aid package soon
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins told the Financial Times that the Trump administration could announce an aid package soon for U.S. farmers and could use tariff revenue to fund it.
Senators Baldwin, Grassley, Ernst introduce bipartisan bill to increase transparency and cut cost of fertilizer
U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and Joni Ernst (R-IA) on Tuesday introduced bipartisan legislation to help lower the cost of fertilizer by shining a light on market factors driving the high cost of fertilizer.
McDonald’s USA makes company’s largest-ever investment in regenerative agriculture through National Fish and Wildlife Foundation partnership
McDonald's USA is announcing its participation in an initiative that helps demonstrate its continued commitment to responsible beef sourcing and stewardship of natural resources.
Farmers report grim economic outlook
An overwhelming majority of corn growers from across the United States say that the nation’s farm economy is possibly already in a crisis or on the brink of one, according to a new survey released today by the National Corn Growers Association.
Whither interest rates now that the Fed is cutting again
The Federal Reserve is cutting interest rates again, which is good news for farmers and other business borrowers, but it remains unclear how fast and how far the Fed will move from here.
Ethanol industry joint statement on U.K. trade mission
U.S. ethanol industry leaders joined U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke L. Rollins and Under Secretary Luke Lindberg in the United Kingdom (U.K.) this week, meeting with top U.K. officials to underscore the priorities of the U.S. ethanol industry while identifying opportunities to increase ethanol exports and open the U.K. fully to the U.S. market.
Avian influenza detected in southwest Minnesota commercial turkey flock
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in a Minnesota commercial turkey flock.
Feedyard placements expected to drop in upcoming report as New World screwworm ban continues
A livestock economist says cattle placements remain the figure to watch in this week’s Cattle on Feed report.
EPA proposes Renewable Fuel Standards supplemental rule, addresses small refinery exemptions
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tuesday issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) that revises the proposed Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) “Set 2” renewable volume requirements (RVOs) for 2026 and 2027 to account for the small refinery exemption (SRE) decisions issued on August 22, 2025.
Summit announces landowner incentives, money for communities on pipeline route
Summit Carbon Solutions said it is ready to put its money where its mouth is when it comes to partnering with landowners along the proposed carbon dioxide pipeline route, announcing in a letter to community leaders this week that it plans to provide financial aid to communities and annual payments to landowners.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza detected in Nebraska dairy herd
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA), in conjunction with the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed
the detection of a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a dairy herd in Nebraska.
7% of U.S. corn, 5% of soybeans harvested
The USDA’s national crop ratings were mostly lower over the past week. That’s generally in line with seasonal trends, as conditions tend to dip as harvest advances, along with mostly dry weather in much of the region.
CLAAS tangles with tariffs even as it deepens US roots with new Omaha facility
Every newly manufactured forage harvester in the United States comes with tariff considerations. Of course, that's true with nearly every newly manufactured anything now if steel or aluminum is involved.
New study: unrestricted sales of E15 would fuel the economy
A new economic study released Monday by the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) shows that expanding year-round, nationwide consumer access to fuels with a 15% ethanol blend would provide a boon to the American economy, benefiting farmers, communities and consumers alike.
USDA to provide $1 Billion to flood and wildfire-impacted livestock producers
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins Friday announced eligible livestock producers will receive disaster recovery assistance through the Emergency Livestock Relief Program for 2023 and 2024 Flood and Wildfire (ELRP 2023 and 2024 FW) to help offset increased supplemental feed costs due to a qualifying flood or qualifying wildfire in calendar years 2023 and 2024.
Rollins says administration eyeing financial bridge for farmers amid low commodity prices
The Secretary of Agriculture says the Trump administration is working on a financial bridge for America’s farmers who are facing low commodity prices.
Corn stands out in world stocks-to-use projections
USDA released its monthly Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) reports Friday morning.
Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Sen. Roger Marshall on MAHA Commission report
The Make America Healthy Again Commission unveiled a final report which suggests easing some regulations on farms, increasing research on precision agriculture technology and removing restrictions on whole milk sales in schools. We asked Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall about the report and how MAHA could expand through states in the future.
United Soybean Board and Purdue University partner to deliver farmers a new Ag Climate Dashboard
With support from the United Soybean Board (USB), the Midwestern Regional Climate Center (MRCC) recently launched the Ag Climate Dashboard – a centralized digital hub designed to help U.S. farmers access climate and agricultural data, decision-support tools, and state-specific resources all in one place.
Ag trade deficit hits another record high in July
An ag economist at Ohio State University says the ag trade deficit reached its peak in July and it’s spurring concerns about the future of U.S. ag exports.
