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ST. LOUIS, MO – Bayer, the world’s largest seed company, announced a series of agreements reached on Wednesday that will “substantially resolve major outstanding Monsanto litigation, including U.S. Roundup product … Read More

COLLEGE STATION, TX – Genetically modified versus genetically engineered – what’s the difference? According to USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), a new set of regulations will help … Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – On the heels of an unprecedented shutdown of schools nationwide due to the COVID-19 pandemic, USDA is preparing for multiple scenarios this fall for feeding kids. Agriculture … Read More

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Earlier in the month, the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the National Family Farm Coalition and vacated the registrations of three … Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Net sales of U.S. wheat over the past week totaled 518,700 metric tons (MT) with the majority purchased by buyers in Japan, Nigeria, and South Korea. Exports … Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – After having their supply chains stretched thin due to the COVID-19 pandemic, pork producers are beginning to recover. On April 1, 2020, the sector was operating at … Read More

LAKELAND, FL – At the start of 2020, sentiment among American farmers was generally optimistic. The first phase of the U.S.-China trade agreement was underway with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement right … Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – As more farmers and ranchers apply for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) funds through USDA, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is expanding options for producer applications. According … Read More

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – World trade fell sharply in the first half of the year, as the COVID-19 pandemic upended the global economy. World Trade Organization (WTO) economists believe that while … Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Cotton mill use generally tracks global economic activity. When the global economy weakens, consumers often reduce apparel purchases. In turn, the textile and apparel industry usually responds … Read More

DENVER, CO – Excess production capacity, and reduced demand will force the U.S. ethanol industry to transform its business model to create more value and improve its operational efficiency, according … Read More

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Back in January, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers (Army) announced a new, clear definition for “waters of the United States”, … Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) held its Draft Advisory Report Meeting to review draft conclusion statements and discuss the Committee’s overall deliberations and decisions … Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, the National Pork Producers Council and the American Farm Bureau Federation jointly filed an appeal, challenging California’s Proposition 12, which imposes arbitrary animal housing standards … Read More

DENVER, CO – Excess production capacity, and reduced demand will force the U.S. ethanol industry to transform its business model to create more value and improve its operational efficiency. Consolidation … Read More

COLLEGE STATION, TX – Despite a wide range of industry expectations for cattle on feed in the United States, Friday’s USDA report for June showed an inventory just slightly lower … Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – America’s farmers and ranchers have been dealing with extreme challenges over the past six years, from trade retaliation to plummeting prices. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it … Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – West Coast ports were idle on Friday as 38,000 union dockyard workers shut down all 29 U.S. Pacific Coast ports. The shutdown on Juneteenth was staged by … Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – After more than 24 hours of debate that included the consideration of 177 amendments, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved the INVEST in America Act. The … Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Wheat sales last week totaled more than 500-thousand metric tons primarily to Guatemala, Mexico, and Sri Lanka. Exports were nearly 487-thousand metric tons and shipped to the … Read More

URBANA, IL – Economists at the University of Illinois are carefully considering how projections for the 2020 corn crop may affect crop prices throughout the rest of the growing season. … Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – As the headlines have been focused on the coronavirus pandemic for the past four months, one topic has moved to the backburner: the climate. For the past … Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – The House Ways and Means Committee met virtually on Wednesday to discuss the 2020 Trade Policy Agenda, hearing from U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Robert Lighthizer. Agriculture … Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – COVID-19 has hit many countries and many industries, and agriculture is not immune. However, on Wednesday, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer talked about the Phase One Trade … Read More