The U.S. Grain Standards Act is up for reauthorization. Ag leaders from across the industry stepped away from the fields this week to explain to lawmakers the importance of re-upping this legislation.
The American Soybean Association says authorizing this bill will help remove some uncertainty.
“Uncertainty is kind of a way of life in agriculture when you depend on the weather, but we try to do everything we can to remove as much uncertainty as we can, and we also understand those are the same priorities for our international buyers. Anytime you buy anything from a shirt to a car to a cargo of soybeans, you want to know what you’re paying and what you’re getting for it, and if you know both of those things, I think you have a very good relationship. These rules are imperative to the continuation of our good relationships abroad,” said Brandon Wipf.
The U.S. Grain Standards Act sets official marketing standards and inspection rules for crops like corn and soybeans. The House Ag Committee already passed its version. Chair GT Thompson says it is critical because farmers cannot afford to waste a dime.
Roger McEowen with the Washburn University School of Law joined us to provide legal analysis on key cases shaping the agricultural landscape heading into the year ahead.
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RFD News correspondent Frank McCaffrey reports from Texas on the ongoing water dispute and its implications for U.S. farmers.
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RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney discusses the latest developments in the Supreme Court, trade tariffs, and the future of the USMCA under President Donald Trump.
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The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2026 agenda centers on labor stability, biosecurity, and economic resilience for family farms. Expanded DMC coverage improves risk protection for dairy operations facing tighter margins.
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Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today unveiled a bold plan to protect the nation’s prime farm and ranchland from the rapid spread of data centers.
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said permanent access to the higher ethanol blend would provide farmers with much-needed certainty while supporting domestic crop demand.
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