Markets
Today’s commodity market news. Featuring expert analysis from Michelle Rook, Jerry Gulke and Pro Farmer Editors.
Beware of hyped-up ‘news’ articles ahead of Nov. 8 elections
Rep. Tim Huelskamp (R-Kan.), a member of the hardline conservative Freedom Caucus, lost to a political newcomer on Tuesday in the Republican primary for his Kansas district. He was defeated by Roger Marshall, an obst
Implementation issues will take time to unfold; FDA already raising issues Legislation creating a nationwide mandatory labeling system for foods made from genetically modified ingredients was signed into law July 29 b
Congress back Sep. 6 | Employment report Friday | Wx focus of ag markets
Lack of adequate analysis regarding proposed 2014 Farm Bill programs starting to have impacts
I’ve never seen American politicians as hostile to free trade as they are right now. We’ve witnessed spats of protectionism before, but it seems like today’s major presidential candidates think they&
Wait for polls in mid-August to get best reading on possible election outcome
Food & Water Watch, NFU send 18-page letter to U.S. Cabinet-level officials
Trump officially picked | GOP’s party platform | Clinton VP watch
Focus on corn, wheat and rice
Procedural vote signals eventual GMO food labeling bill passage
After lingering Senate process, the end zone may come faster than most think
Lawmakers return to lingering issues, including Senate vote on GMO food labeling bill
By Joanna Lidback: Barton, Vermont “What a long, strange trip it’s been.” For the past 25 months, Congress has been considering the role that biotechnology plays in agriculture and society a
By Terry Wanzek: Jamestown, North Dakota Two weeks ago, my brother, my wife and I, and our farm crew loaded five boxcars with pinto beans grown on our family farm in North Dakota. Bound for Mexico, these boxcars
Wheat sales, old-crop bean sales under expectations
Seven-week recess ahead | GMO food labeling bill up for House vote | USDA WASDE
By Carol Keiser: Belleair, Florida Americans can’t act fast enough to defend themselves against the Zika virus—and for me, it’s about to get personal. My daughter is coming to visit me in Fl
Testimony echoes themes from post-FOMC remarks
FOMC | Spending bills | GMO food labeling | Barriers to ag exports
Changes take effect for 2017 crop year
House out, Senate in | GMO bill in Senate | Brexit developments | USDA reports