Rep. Hinson backs Trump’s trade dispute with China

Some lawmakers say President Trump’s tariff dispute with China will be good for ag producers in the long run. U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she supports the president’s recent trade strategy. “It’s about negotiation and leverage, and laying out a way where we can level that playing field,” she said. In a press call Thursday,…Continue Reading

Uncertainty impacting multiple segments of cattle sector

The market news manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says until recently, sale barns have been largely focused on market fundamentals. Tony Hancock says this week has been different. “It affected prices at sale barns,” he says. “Guys weren’t just turning their heads, buying cattle. Guys weren’t as willing to sell them, so it…Continue Reading

Governors ask EPA to increase biofuel blends

Four midwestern governors are asking the U.S. EPA to increase Renewable Volume Obligations for 2026. In a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin this week, governors say the RVO for 2026 shouldn’t be less than 15 billion gallons for convention ethanol and 5.25 billion gallons for biomass-based diesel. That would reflect the growth in domestic…Continue Reading

Farmers first?

The executive director of the Organic Farmers Association says the Trump administration’s actions aren’t matching its messaging. “I don’t see how you put American farmers first if we’re gutting all of this support for them.” Kate Mendenhall says the freezing of promised federal funds is having drastic impacts on organic farmers across the country.  “We…Continue Reading

Soy-based firefighting foam looking to expand in Ohio

Photo provided by the Ohio Soybean Council. The deputy executive director of the Ohio Soybean Council says the group is working to increase the adoption of soy-based firefighting foam across the state. Brandon Kern says SoyFoam, developed by Cross Plains Solutions through United Soybean Board checkoff funds, offers fire departments a safer solution. “SoyFoam is designed to…Continue Reading

South Dakota FFA names new officer team

The new South Dakota State FFA President says he’s looking forward to a year serving FFA members. Tyler Strasser is a member of the Lennox-Sundstrom FFA in southeast South Dakota. “I just really want to help other members find their passion in the FFA and ag industry. FFA played a huge role in how my…Continue Reading

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