Policy Update
China is increasingly rejecting imported agricultural shipments at its borders, signaling a shift toward using regulatory enforcement as a trade lever—especially amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Republicans on the House Agriculture Committee rolled out a draft that aims to address contentious policy areas left unresolved after last year’s legislation and update a range of agriculture, food aid and regulatory programs.
Following its historic January update, which revised corn acres much higher than initially projected in June, USDA is facing criticism from farmers, grain traders and economists.
Donald Trump signed a proclamation expanding the amount of beef the U.S. can import from Argentina by 80,000 metric tons.
House Republican leadership loses bid to block tariff challenges
ASA, NOPA cheer release, push for clarity on Renewable Fuel Standard
The U.S. Department of Agriculture stunned grain markets by reporting a record-high corn production of just over 17 billion bushels, driven by unexpectedly strong yield and harvested acreage figures.
In one of its last major actions of 2025, the U.S. Senate approved a large slate of nearly 100 administration nominees, including several key figures for agricultural trade and USDA leadership.
Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released analysis of public comments on its sweeping reorganization plan, revealing the vast majority of feedback to be negative.
Farmers and rural advocates say the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits at the end of the year will lead to steep increases in 2026 health insurance costs.
Yesterday, the USDA announced a pilot program aimed at helping farmers adopt regenerative agriculture techniques, with the possibility of additional support from corporate partners.