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An end-of-day podcast with a roundup of the day's top ag, food and energy policy headlines, pushed Monday-Friday just in time for your afternoon commute.
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The Trump administration announced a $12 billion dollar financial assistance package today for farmers impacted by a loss of global markets and high input costs. The USDA's WASDE report tomorrow could include revised export estimates for major commodities.
USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden says the Trump administration started from ground zero on opening trade opportunities for U.S. farmers. Vaden says the agency will announce a financial assistance package for farmers next week. The Plant Based Products Council announces new research showing favorable consumer acceptance for plant based products.
Leaders of the National Corn Growers Association and American Soybean Association shared their review of the USMCA trade agreement in Washington this week. AgResource Company's Dan Basse believes China used the futures market to secure promised purchases of U.S. soybeans.
Agriculture groups say China's lack of purchases of ag commodities under the Phase One trade deal is only a part of their failure to live up to previous commitments. The EIA reports record ethanol production. Land O' Lakes is teaming with Microsoft to introduce AI tools for agriculture.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said today that the USDA will announce a tariff assistance package for farmers next week. The Trump administration says it will withhold SNAP food assistance from states that do not comply with requests for information on those who receive assistance. The administration says the information is needed to spot fraud.
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative will hold a three-day listening session this week on the USMCA ahead of the review of the North American trade agreement next year. The ag industry awaits word from the Trump USDA on an aide package. Corn exports continue to exceed last year's pace meanwhile soybean sales lag.
The American Farm Bureau says the Thanksgiving meal is more affordable this year. Meanwhile the farm share of the food dollar continues to shrink. Millions of tables will feature turkey at Thanksgiving, but two lucky birds were spared after being trained for a career of public relations.
Iowa Senator Charles Grassley says the Trump administration can still take further action to lower food prices. Grassley says the USMCA trade agreement has been a boon for the U.S. economy.
The USDA's NASS offered its final crop production report of the year. Cattle placements in October were the lowest since 1996. Outbreaks of bird flu increased dramatically over the past 30 days. Congressional leaders called on USDA to immediately restore full avian influenza surveillance in light of recent outbreaks.
Lower tariffs on imported beef from Brazil shouldn't influence cattle prices for producers but could lower some beef costs for consumers in the meat case. Cold weather is in store for next week and Old Man Winter may be challenging for some along the coasts.
End of year financials are sobering for some farmers in some regions of the country. Commodity presidents Caleb Ragland of the American Soybean Association and Jed Bower of the National Corn Growers Association discuss challenges. USDA Undersecretary Richard Fordyce discusses farm assistance.
The Senate Finance Committee approved Julie Callahan to serve as Chief Ag Negotiator at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. NCBA's Ethan Lane says the EPA's new WOTUS rule will be harder to change in future administrations. China purchased U.S. soybeans this week, but not because of the price.
Harvesting of U.S. corn and soybeans is nearing completion despite weather challenges this week. Crops in the Southern Hemisphere are advancing with good yield prospects. China has purchased more soybeans from the U.S. at prices higher than Brazilian supplies.
The Trump Environmental Protection Agency released a proposal to redefine waters of the United States to better conform with an earlier Supreme Court Ruling. The proposal will see a 45 day comment period. The USDA is opening enrollment for a second phase of its Supplemental Disaster Relief Program.
Iowa Senator Charles Grassley doesn't expect Congress to dictate how USDA offers financial assistance to farmers this year. Grassley told reporters he hopes China keeps their word on soybean purchases. Commodity prices fall after record yields are forecast for this year.
A new analysis from the Institute for Feed Education and Research shows a greater reliance on Chinese feed supplements. The U.S. and Mexican governments announced the opening of a new sterile fly dispersal facility. An Indiana dairy farmer is the new chair of the National Milk Producers Federation.
The House of Representatives could vote to approve legislation that would end the government shutdown. Even if the language is approved there is no specific timetable when SNAP funds will be restored. Last week China signed trade deals with Brazil for 20 billion tons of ag products worth over $10-billion dollars.
As Washington wrangles with ending the longest government shutdown in the nation's history, the nation's food banks and charitable organizations are struggling to assist families in need. USDA has no reports to suggest China is buying U.S. commodities. A wealth of data is due Friday at noon eastern.
Compromise legislation to reopen the government is still under negotiations on Capitol Hill. The proposed language includes provisions to extend farm and food programs. The Trump administration was back at the Supreme Court attempting to keep food aid funds frozen while the government is shut down.
Senate GOP leadership rejected a Democratic proposal to open the government. The EPA frustrated the renewable fuel industry with a SRE announcement today. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar shares thoughts on the SCOTUS tariff hearing this week.
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