Ag Industry Reacts as Longest U.S. Government Shutdown in History Ends
President Trump signed a bipartisan spending package to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, prompting reactions from major agricultural groups that welcomed the reopening but urged stronger long-term action for farmers.
U.S. Soybean Sales Stall as China Buys More Brazil Soybeans
China’s soybean purchases from the U.S. stalled soon after Washington announced a trade truce with Beijing.
The DOJ Investigates Meat Packers Over Beef Prices
President Donald Trump directed the Department of Justice (DOJ) to immediately investigate major meatpacking companies for alleged price fixing and market manipulation in the beef industry last Friday.
Senate Deal to End The Shutdown Includes Ag Program Extensions for Full Fiscal Year
The Senate voted Sunday to break the government shutdown stalemate. This paves the way for a potential reopening later this week, which would restore full funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) after weeks of uncertainty.
The USGS Adds Fertilizers Phosphate and Potash to Critical Minerals List
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has added phosphate and potash to its 2025 List of Critical Minerals.
Trump Administration Weighs Options as Supreme Court Considers Tariff Authority
A Supreme Court ruling could strike down President Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, but trade experts say he still has multiple legal tools to keep taxing imports.
Harvest Prices for 2025 Corn and Soybean Crop Insurance Determined
The 2025 harvest price discovery period for corn and soybeans in the Midwest for Federal crop insurance ended October 31, with corn set at $4.22 per bushel and soybeans at $10.35 per bushel.
Agriculture Secretary Addresses Efforts to Preserve American Cattle Herds and Import Beef
At the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins discussed key livestock and trade challenges facing the U.S. cattle industry.
The USDA to Issue Key November Reports Despite Shutdown
On Friday, October 31, the USDA announced that several delayed reports will be released in November.
Dairy Risk Calculation Delayed by Lack of USDA Milk Data
Daily Dairy Report analyst Sarina Sharp says the missing USDA milk data will delay yield adjustment calculations for the Dairy…











