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A vote by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to approve new carbon‐emission standards for oceangoing ships has been pushed back by one year — a move that aligns with President Trump’s strong opposition to binding global shipping climate rules.
Cotton is one of the commodities most reliant on exports for demand
In a rare public admission, the department warned that aggressive immigration enforcement — including drastic reductions in the flow of undocumented migrant workers — is already squeezing the farm labor pool and putting pressure on food supply and prices.
Soybeans saw relative strength overnight through gains were limited by technical resistance, corn traded narrowly near unchanged and wheat saw relative weakness.
Late-season tropical moisture brings rains
Showers in the central U.S. into Saturday
A coalition of family farmers and meat companies launched the American Meat Producers Association (AMPA) to defend state animal welfare laws, complicating efforts to include federal preemption in an upcoming farm bill.
Wheat saw persistent selling pressure early this morning, seeing relative weakness compared to corn and soybeans.
Trump threatens to stop cooking oil trade with China
The government shutdown halts USDA marketing loans, cutting off a vital tool for farmers and adding financial strain during harvest season. Experts warn the impact could deepen.