Pro Farmer Analysis
Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) criticized the Biden administration for allegedly conducting secretive renegotiations of key trade agreements.
Brazil’s central bank made another intervention on the final trading day of the year to stabilize the real.
Highlights of a look ahead at 2025 from Dr. Vince Malanga, president of LaSalle Economics.
The mere threat of his universal tariffs is sparking a scramble that’s leaving the global trading system prone to bottlenecks, saddled with higher costs and vulnerable to disruptions should an economic shock come along.
Brazil’s soybean and corn exports revealed contrasting performances in November, according to the latest Logistics Bulletin from the National Supply Company (Conab).
Corn ethanol, along with other feedstocks, could play a pivotal role in supplying SAF for the aviation industry, which accounts for about 2.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Brazil’s soybean crushing capacity over the next three years is expected to increase at nearly twice the rate of the last three years, according to Itau BBA’s Agro Consulting.
The B40 policy is expected to support palm oil prices in 2025 by increasing domestic demand and tightening global supplies
The impact of these tariffs would extend beyond farmers, affecting rural communities where agricultural activities play a crucial economic role.
Concerns expressed by traders center on a potential shift in demand from biodiesel to ethanol due to year-round E15 sales. That is a questionable conclusion.
Key agricultural and environmental regulations face an uncertain future as administration change looms.
Dr. Vince Malanga, president of LaSalle Economics, discussed potential economic activity drivers in the coming months, emphasizing the influence of inventory adjustments ahead of possible tariff implementations.
U.S. manufacturers are scrambling to secure critical parts and raw materials as new tariffs loom under Donald Trump’s presidency.
The U.S. agriculture industry has started talks with Donald Trump’s transition team in a bid to advocate for the sector as the president-elect pledges tariffs and mass deportations.
CPC said, “Weak La Niña conditions would be less likely to result in conventional winter impacts, though predictable signals could still influence the forecast guidance.”
EPA’s investigation into used cooking oil (UCO) imports is directly related to biofuel tax incentives and compliance with the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program.
The government’s Dietary Guidelines Advisory (DGA) Committee released its report, recommending reduced consumption of added sugars and red meat.
For the ag sector, Brazil is positioned to be the big winner and France the big loser.
Data from the state weather forecasting agency last week indicated that over 37% of winter crops are in poor condition or have not sprouted due to low moisture levels.
The expansion of Canada’s Trans Mountain pipeline could play a pivotal role in mitigating the potential impacts of tariffs threatened by President-elect Donald Trump on imports from Canada and Mexico.
This delay in the 45Z program details is causing significant concern among producers and politicians alike.
International grain trading firms operating in Brazil will vote next week on changes that could weaken an agreement to not buy soybeans from deforested areas of the Amazon rainforest.
Boozman emphasized the need for Congress to act swiftly, providing farmers with the predictability needed to secure financial stability.
U.S. processors crushed 215.8 million bu. of soybeans in October, smashing the previous record for any month.
A recap of this week’s price action and outlook for the next 5, 30 and 90 day segments.
The latest data from the eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean continues to show very little reason to expect a full blown La Niña in the next few months.
Trump’s ability to bypass Congress through executive orders provides him with a powerful tool to reshape SNAP and other welfare programs.
Mexico is making a strategic push to boost its role in global trade.
Key changes in estate and gift tax exemptions and valuation rules for 2025 offer expanded benefits, though some are temporary:
The Department of Energy (DOE) released its SAF Grand Challenge Roadmap Implementation Framework, outlining strategies to produce 3 billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2030.