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Renewed fighting and naval drone attacks are disrupting Russian and Ukrainian grain exports. AgMarket CEO Matt Bennett expects their wheat to eventually reach global markets, but less efficient shipping could raise costs and increase price uncertainty.

Renewed fighting and naval drone attacks are disrupting Russian and Ukrainian grain exports. Ag Market CEO Matt Bennett expects their wheat to eventually reach global markets, but less efficient shipping could raise costs and increase price uncertainty.

President Trump announced $8 billion in relief for producers, with payments for Title I crops expected in the coming weeks. The USDA is gathering more information on how high diesel prices are affecting specialty and other non-Title I crop producers, while the American Farm Bureau Federation works with state Farm Bureaus to ensure those impacts are represented.

Renewed fighting and naval drone attacks are disrupting Russian and Ukrainian grain exports. AgMarket CEO, Matt Bennett expects their wheat to eventually reach global markets, but less efficient shipping could raise costs and increase price uncertainty.

USDA is releasing the next WASDE report tomorrow.

Next WASDE out tomorrow

Producers are advised to weigh purchases against their finances, while UAN 28 prices rose 4% to $446 per ton.

The American Sheep Industry Association is urging federal trade officials to examine the impact of imported lamb on U.S. sheep producers.

A workable, year-round guest worker program is being pushed for by groups like the American Dairy Council.

U.S. pork exports to Japan declined in August, with shipment volume down 6% and value falling 12% from a year ago. However, January-through-August exports increased 13% in volume and 8% in value, reflecting continued demand for American pork in the Japanese market.

Supply and demand will play a major role in determining farmland values over the next year.

The U.S. is exploring a deal to buy Belarusian potash at prices below Canadian supplies. New product testing for a soybean-based No. 2 grease (about 3,000 lbs produced) with farmers this fall

USMEF is accelerating efforts to reintroduce U.S. beef in Saudi Arabia after restrictive EV feed-traceability barriers were lifted. Separately, USDA directed the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board to halt funding for environmental science/governance, net-zero, and climate-neutrality projects, refocusing checkoff dollars on long-term producer value following a related lawsuit.

The University of Missouri’s biannual survey and factors influencing farmers’ cover-cropping choices explained. Cattle and calves on feed were 1% above the previous year.

USDA’s World Agricultural Outlook Board trimmed its 2027 beef production outlook by 150 million pounds on lower 2026 placements and lighter slaughter weights. The USDA Farm Service Agency is now accepting ARC/PLC enrollments through December 11.

New Mexico may reopen the Santa Teresa port of entry to Mexican cattle as soon as September 24 while USDA continues its phased reopening of southern border livestock crossings. Jim Macy, Region 7 Environmental Protection Agency Administrator, discussed issues of concern to the agriculture industry, including diesel emission fluid, death, WOTUS, common-sense rulemaking, and following the rule of la...

R-CALF comments on President Donald Trump signing an executive order directing USDA and the U.S. Trade Representative to review authorities related to mandatory country-of-origin labeling, while a California federal judge issued an administrative stay affecting USDA employee relocations tied to the agency’s reorganization.

Dr. Robert Myers discusses recent survey findings regarding drone usage in cover crop seeding. He highlights trends and technology being used in cover crops.

Tax implications when receiving reimbursement from USDA or insurance companies for disaster-related losses.

Cooperative Ventures has invested in Open Tug to enhance agricultural logistics through AI-driven barge monitoring

Executive orders aim to support ranchers but stop short of reinstating mandatory COOL. The National Farmers Union is urging Congress to act, noting a Senate Farm Bill amendment would restore COOL. In a follow-up, the administration authorized 300,000 metric tons of lower-tariff beef imports over 90 days to ease prices. Now we know where the beef will come from.

A state commodity association has established a unique micro-level trade agreement with Indonesia. It is the first MOU signed between Indonesia and a state. The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the Waters of the U.S. rule, aiming to refine definitions and potentially reduce the number of wetlands under federal jurisdiction.

Guatemala is set to launch its E10 ethanol program, with a significant increase in ethanol imports last year. The U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council anticipates a growing global demand for U.S. ethanol, with Japan and Mexico transitioning to E10 by 2030, creating markets of 1.4 billion and 1.6 billion gallons, respectively. President Trump signs executive order for

House Ag Committee Chair Glenn Thompson is seeking a waiver to serve another term, having reached the six-year term limit for GOP chairs. President Donald Trump announced a plan to pause high tariffs on imported ground beef to aid ranchers and rebuild herds. However, AgMarket.net broker Tim Strunk views this as a political move rather than an economic solution.

The U.S. cattle industry is poised for growth due to incentives in the One Big, Beautiful Bill" and favorable rain conditions. However, concerns arise from the U.S. President's plan to import 300,000 metric tons of beef, which could undermine domestic cattle production and stability. US ethanol production's corn consumption has risen, with 474.7 million bushels used in July, a 2% increase from Jun...