Agriculture News
Iowa Corn leader pushes for E15, citing savings for consumers at the pump
The first vice president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association says he remains optimistic that federal E15 legislation can get passed in 2026. Steve Kuiper says he’s been in contact
Lindberg: Labeling standards, trade access boosting U.S. beef demand
The USDA says new labeling standards could help drive demand for U.S. beef. Undersecretary for Trade and Agriculture Affairs Luke Lindberg says Nebraska-based Greater Omaha Packing is starting to
Michigan declares energy emergency to allow statewide sales of E15
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has issued an executive order to allow the sale of E15 across the state. Matt Smego, senior policy director for the Michigan Corn Growers Association, says
Celebrating 35 years of USB with Greg Anderson
In this week’s checkoff chat, we’re looking back at 35 years of building demand and new opportunities for soybean farmers with Greg Anderson. Listen as we talk about farmer-led investments
Rep. Hinson backs Lindberg’s nomination to lead World Food Program
U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she supports Luke Lindberg’s nomination to lead the United Nations World Food Program. “I think he’s a very strong candidate for this,” she said. “The
Illinois farmer excited by demand prospects of new RVOs
A member of the governing board of Clean Fuels Alliance America says the biodiesel and renewable diesel industries are poised to take advantage of new Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) issued
Grassley: cut phosphate tariff, expand E15 to ease rising ag input pressures
Federal lawmakers are discussing ways to help alleviate rising ag input prices. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says revoking countervailing duties on Moroccan phosphate fertilizer imports would be a start. “The
Cattle futures higher, waiting on direct trade
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher ahead of widespread direct business. June live cattle closed $1.27 higher at $247.20 and August live cattle closed $.92
New grassland conservation grants are tailored to beef producers
A public-private partnership is funding more than two million acres of grassland conservation projects for beef producers. The Grassland Resilience and Conservation Initiative from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) announced
Soybeans see modestly higher move on renewed gains in crude oil
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. The USDA raised domestic crush, but cut exports, leaving U.S. ending stocks unchanged, with minor adjustments for South America. The USDA
