Two of the Top Soybean States have Finished Planting
The June 15 USDA Crop Progress Report shows that Louisiana and Minnesota have both completed soybean planting.
EPA Proposes Record Biomass Blended Diesel Mandates
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a record increase in the Renewable Fuels Standard for biomass-based diesel.
Senate Ag Budget Draft Includes Over $125 Million Increase in Specialty Crop Funding
The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry released a draft text for its version of the budget reconciliation bill.
WASDE Report Lowers Old-Crop and New-Crop Corn Ending Stocks
The USDA’s June WASDE and Crop Production reports revealed a 50 million bushel increase in old-crop corn exports, reducing old-crop ending stocks to 1.365 billion bushels.
Stephen Vaden Confirmed as Deputy Ag Secretary
Stephen Vaden was confirmed as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture along a 51 to 44 party-line vote.
Minnesota and North Carolina Complete Corn Planting
The latest USDA Crop Progress Report indicates corn and soybean planting has entered the final stretch, with 97% of the corn crop and 90% of the soybean crop planted as of June 8.
More Than Half of the USDA Offices Targeted for Closure by DOGE to Remain Open
At least 61 USDA offices have been removed from the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) list of closures.
Most Sweeping Milk Marketing Order in Two Decades Takes Effect
Updated Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs) change how milk is priced across all 11 federal milk marketing regions.
H.R. 1 Enhances Safety Net and Restores Certainty for Farmers and Ranchers
The recently advanced House of Representatives Bill H.R. 1 aims to bring long-term certainty to the agricultural sector.
Farmer Sentiment Reaches Highest Level Since May 2021
Farmer sentiment improved in May for the second consecutive month, reaching its highest level since May 2021.