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Decision follows agency’s implementation of a pre-clearance inspection and treatment protocol
President Trump expected to get proposals by end of week
RFK Jr. | Biofuels | Crop insurance, farm loans | Food security | Trade policy | Avian flu and egg prices | Farm bill | USDA modernization | Farmer aid | Food aid and budget scrutiny
During the week ended Feb. 13, soybean inspections declined 377,000 MT from the previous week, while wheat inspections tumbled 320,000 MT, though weekly corn inspections rose notably to 1.6 MMT, topping analysts’ pre-report range.
Grain and soy futures opened the holiday-shortened week with a firmer tone.
Corn led strength overnight while soybeans and wheat faced selling pressure for much of the overnight session, though buying interest increased in each going into the break.
Trump dismisses EU’s potential ban on U.S. soybean imports | SNAP cuts could hit retail giants
Corn futures rebounded from earlier losses to trade slightly higher early this morning, while soybeans and wheat are under pressure.
A push for reform in agricultural policy and spending
Trump admin. alters way to deal with bird flu | DOGE firings continue | Is NASS/WAOB safe?
Focus moves from culling to biosecurity and medication.
Rollins to Hold ‘Fireside Chat’ at Top Producer Summit on Tuesday Morning | Rollins Lists Key Agenda
U.S. gov’t firings | U.S./Russia plan summit | Energy Dominance Council | Reviving LNG exports | Reclaiming ‘green bank’ grants
USDA, other agency and industry analysts consulted
Wheat futures surged higher today with corn and beans following to the upside. Livestock futures ended the week lower.
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Kansas City Fed Bank Reports Decline in Ag Land Sales Volume
Chicago Fed Bank Reports 1% Yearly Decline