Trade
Industry officials say the move could lead to additional purchases of U.S. cotton in the coming months.
Limited imports could improve feeder-cattle supplies, but reopening depends on continued screwworm control and strict inspections.
USDA proposes a phased reopening of Southern ports to livestock trade, contingent upon satisfactory progress on priority Action Plan milestones.
Dr. Faith Parum discusses fertilizer market conditions, Farm Bureau’s new strategic fertilizer report, and policy options to strengthen the U.S. fertilizer supply chain.
USDA Under Secretary for Trade Luke Lindberg discusses the Port of Seattle’s role in ag exports, meetings with Washington producers, and the administration’s priorities for trade and expanding export opportunities.
The delegation toured farms, fields and grain facilities to learn more about U.S. wheat and export opportunities.
A Senate proposal would require congressional approval for some tariffs as lawmakers also push to advance the next farm bill before the August recess.
Renewable Fuels Association data show ethanol output climbed as exports nearly doubled.
Fund selling, weaker demand and upcoming USDA reports are adding uncertainty to the cattle market.
Tight cattle supplies, higher beef prices, and shifting global demand continue to slow U.S. beef exports as analysts await USDA cattle reports.
RealAg Radio’s Shaun Haney says Canadian farmers are encouraged by improving crop conditions, but are watching the weather and USMCA negotiations closely.
Strong new-crop soybean demand and rising corn shipments provided the clearest support in an otherwise mixed report.
USMCA negotiations now include concerns over Mexico’s water treaty compliance, while the U.S. advances a federal investigation into lamb imports that could lead to new trade protections.
The House passed a $95 billion reconciliation package that includes up to $12 billion in farm aid, sending it to the Senate, where lawmakers continue debating government funding and year-round E15 legislation.
The massive options position has drawn attention across the grain trade because of its size and potential market impact.
The lack of progress on agricultural negotiations leaves producers relying more heavily on bilateral trade agreements.
Imports
A University of Illinois study points to industry consolidation as a key driver of fertilizer prices.
The USDA deputy secretary encouraged producers to engage with lawmakers and federal officials during a visit to Michigan.
Rollins acknowledged that supplemental assistance and bridge payments are helping farmers stay afloat, but said the industry needs broader reforms.
Exports
New trade policies aimed at reducing the U.S. trade deficit could create export opportunities while increasing risks for agricultural producers.
Weekly USDA export inspections showed steady corn demand and slower soybean and wheat movement.
Lewis Williamson discusses the latest USDA Crop Progress report, weather, Black Sea exports, tariffs, and other factors shaping corn and soybean markets this summer.