Commodity Classic
At Commodity Classic, analysts say a slower rollout of EPA’s pending RVO decision, or even delayed clarity, could leave spring planting decisions hanging in the balance.
Secretary Rollins tells farmers this is just the beginning of a technology overhaul at the agency following years of promises and billions spent on projects with little return.
Ahead of the 2026 USMCA review, President Donald Trump is considering replacing the trilateral pact with separate deals for Canada and Mexico, a shift that could reshape North American agricultural trade.
U.S. Meat Export Federation released a study this week showing pork exports accounted for more than 100 million bushels of soybean demand last year. For corn, 525 million bushels were consumed by the beef and pork exported in 2024.
Mexico’s president said on Tuesday the country will respond to U.S. tariffs with a 25% tariff on U.S. goods, but she will hold off announcing the targeted products until Sunday.
President Trump’s new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China have gone into effect. While the economic consequences are unknown, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has promised to have a plan ready for farmers, if needed.
Under the direction of Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, USDA is ready to roll out a number of programs that have been on hold pending review, and she’s pushing Congress to get to work on finishing a new farm bill.
A turf made with soybeans is growing in popularity, and it’s already used in popular locations like the Las Vegas Strip, Central Park and the San Diego Zoo. The turf is made by SYNLawn, in partnership with USB.
Finding a new path for ethanol demand could come in the form of higher-octane fuels. NCGA says the Next Generation Fuels Act would address climate goals while also driving up the domestic demand for corn.
From USDA’s cuts to demand to recession fears, market analysts during the live U.S. Farm Report taping at Commodity Classic explain the various factors that sent corn prices lower this past week.
ASA CEO: Renewable Diesel Could Drive a New Era for Soybean Demand, But EPA Needs to Rethink the RFS
ASA policy priorities during Commodity Classic focus on everything from the Farm Bill to EPA’s recent Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) proposal, while also pushing for increased market access through trade.
“The numbers are starting to add up to a size where they can’t hide.”
Winter wheat acreage is down, especially along the Mississippi River corridor.
Famous designer restores a John Deere Classic in Hot Rod Style.
The Soy Transportation Coalition toured the Port of Los Angeles for a first-hand view of exports in action.
Listen in as three national association farmer presidents discuss the outlooks for their commodities and the challenges ahead for farmers.
The “beer war” sparked by the Super Bowl is still making headlines today. NCGA said it seized an opportunity that Sunday and turned into a positive newsmaker for corn growers across the country.
BASF’s Nick Fassler discusses the use of Headline AMP.
After last summer, a lot of farmers are asking David Thompson whether they should stick with the same corn plant populations in 2013.
Fungicides aren’t able to save corn plants on the brink of death, but they can prevent and control diseases and improve corn plant health.
Wheat growers now have the opportunity to control key grass and broadleaf weeds in one new product: Huskie Complete herbicide.
New research finds that pigweed can be managed using a rye cover crop.
Commodity Classic is the latest big ag event to go all virtual in response to COVID-19 restrictions.