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Policy Updates: U.S. to provide financial support to Argentina, raising concerns among soybean farmers

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced yesterday that the U.S. will provide financial assistance to Argentina in an effort to stabilize its struggling economy, a move that has sparked anger among American soybean farmers who see Argentina as a major rival.

September 25, 2025 08:00 AM

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Rebecca Dickerson

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Policy Updates: Over 500 farmers urge timely release of federal research grants

Yesterday, farmers from across the country sent a letter urging USDA to release funding for the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program. Normally announced in March, this year’s call for proposals wasn’t issued until September 11, leaving host institutions little time to process applications before the fiscal year ends.

September 24, 2025 07:44 AM

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Rebecca Dickerson

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Policy Updates: U.S. farmers face setback as China turns to Argentina for soybeans

China has turned to Argentina for soybean supplies, booking at least 10 large shipments—and possibly more—after Argentina temporarily removed export taxes on grains yesterday.

September 23, 2025 07:21 AM

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Rebecca Dickerson

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Policy Updates: USDA halts longstanding hunger report

On Friday, the Trump administration announced cancellation of USDA’s annual Household Food Security Report, which has tracked hunger in the U.S. for decades. The move comes just months after President Trump signed legislation reducing food assistance programs.

September 22, 2025 09:19 AM

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Rebecca Dickerson

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Policy Updates: Agriculture groups seek USDA control of Food for Peace amid stalled purchases

With key commodity purchases well below past averages, lawmakers have introduced House and Senate bills to transfer the former USAID program from the State Department to USDA.

September 19, 2025 08:25 AM

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Rebecca Dickerson

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Policy Updates: Most U.S. corn growers see farm economy in crisis, new survey shows

A survey released yesterday sounds the alarm on widespread financial strain facing corn farmers.

September 18, 2025 09:45 AM

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Rebecca Dickerson

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Policy Updates: Congressional hearing highlights strains on specialty crop sector

Yesterday, the House Agriculture Committee held a hearing focused on the unique challenges facing specialty crop producers and discussed tailored policy solutions.

September 17, 2025 09:48 AM

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Rebecca Dickerson

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Policy Updates: Calls grow for Congress to act as farm workforce shrinks

House Ag Chair G.T. Thompson is pushing farm labor reforms as Pennsylvania producers face worker shortages and red tape in the H-2A visa program.

September 16, 2025 08:30 AM

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Rebecca Dickerson

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Policy Updates: USDA projects bigger corn harvest, lower soybean and cotton yields

The latest Crop Production report, released Friday, shows mixed results for major crops compared to 2024.

September 15, 2025 10:36 AM

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Rebecca Dickerson

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Policy Updates: USDA announces $1 billion in funding for flood and wildfire-impacted livestock producers

Yesterday, USDA announced eligible livestock producers will receive disaster recovery assistance through the Emergency Livestock Relief Program for 2023 and 2024 Flood and Wildfire to help offset increased supplemental feed costs.

September 12, 2025 11:06 AM

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Rebecca Dickerson