MAHA Commission Report Released; Ag Groups Show Concern
Story by Jesse Allen and Corryn La Rue (WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Thursday, the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission released its long-awaited report at the White House. The report, according to the commission and the Trump
Tax Cuts, SNAP Overhaul and Farm Subsidies Fuel House Budget Fight
Story by Corryn La Rue WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s comprehensive tax and spending legislation, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” in a 215–214 vote. The 1,000-page bill
Bayer Considering Bankruptcy for its Monsanto Unit
Bayer is continuing its push to resolve lawsuits linking Roundup, its popular weedkiller, to cancer. People familiar with the matter told the Wall Street Journal that the company is also exploring a bankruptcy filing for its Monsanto
USMEF Spring Conference Underway in Fort Worth
Representatives of the entire U.S. red meat supply chain gathered in Fort Worth, Texas, Wednesday as the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) opened its Spring Conference. USMEF Chair Steve Hanson, a rancher, cattle feeder and grain farmer
House Passes Reconciliation; Bill Now Moves to Senate
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — House Republicans came together to pass their reconciliation megabill in the early hours of Thursday morning, after weeks of division and holdouts from hardline Republicans. The “One Big, Beautiful Bill” was able to pass
Poll Shows Consumers Back Pesticide Use in Protecting Food
A new national survey commissioned by CropLife America reveals strong trust in American farmers and public recognition of the benefits pesticides provide in making food more affordable and accessible. The poll found that two-thirds of Americans approve
Nations Turn Back Chicken Exports from Brazil
Countries like China will not accept chicken consignments in transit from Brazil following confirmation of the country’s first bird flu outbreak. Ricardo Santin, president of the Brazilian meat lobby ABPA, said the rejection of cargoes already in
Claims Now Open in $83.5 Million Settlement with JBS in Cattle Antitrust Case
WASHINGTON – On February 20, 2025, the Cattle Plaintiffs in the In re: Cattle and Beef Antitrust Litigation against JBS, Tyson, Cargill and National Beef received preliminary approval of an $83.5 million settlement with JBS. The class action lawsuit, filed
NGFA Urges CFTC to Reject 24/7 Agricultural Futures Trading Proposal
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) today submitted comments to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in strong opposition to any expansion of agricultural futures trading hours to a 24/7 schedule. The letter responds
USDA Issues May Cotton and Wool Outlook
The USDA’s cotton projections for 2025-2026 indicate a decrease in global production when compared to the previous marketing year. World cotton production is projected at 117.8 million bales in 2025-2026, nearly three percent, or 3.3 million bales,