Government Shutdown and Market Effects

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A government shutdown carries risks for agriculture markets. Key market reports — like quarterly grain stocks, crop progress, supply and demand outlooks — may be delayed or suspended altogether, leaving traders to price in greater uncertainty. This

USDA Hosting Agribusiness Trade Mission to Taiwan

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Luke Lindberg, USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, arrived in Taiwan to lead an agribusiness trade mission to expand market access and boost U.S. agricultural exports. The delegation includes 39 agribusinesses and trade organizations and

Turkeys Raised Down Three Percent from 2024

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The latest Turkeys Raised Report from the USDA shows a continued decline in the total number of birds produced in the U.S. since 2016, with the only bounce higher coming from 2022 to 2023. Turkeys raised in

Survey underway to gauge pairing soybeans with wheat

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By: Kriss Nelson, Iowa Soybean Association ANKENY, Iowa — Herbicide resistance is pushing researchers to look for alternatives. Could integrating wheat with soybeans help farmers tackle weeds while expanding relay cropping opportunities? To explore this potential, a multi-regional