Policy Updates
In the lawsuit filed in 2022, U.S. farmers alleged the company restricted access to equipment repairs and drove up service costs. The settlement fund will compensate farmers who paid for repairs through Deere and Company (John Deere) dealers on large agricultural equipment dating back to 2018, though the agreement still requires court approval.
The president’s fiscal 2027 budget proposal calls for a significant reduction in U.S. Department of Agriculture spending, cutting roughly $4.9 billion—about 19%—from current discretionary funding levels
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized its Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for 2026 and 2027, setting biofuel blending requirements at record levels — higher than initially proposed — and reallocating 70% of waived gallons back into the system.
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.
About 3,800 workers at a JBS beef processing plant in Greeley, Colorado, launched a strike yesterday that union leaders say is the first U.S. meatpacking walkout in roughly 40 years.
China is rapidly expanding its economic relationship with African countries while U.S. engagement remains uncertain, raising questions about future export markets for American agriculture.
In a 34-17 vote, the House Agriculture Committee has approved a new Farm Bill proposal, advancing the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 after a lengthy markup session.
Ambassador Julie Callahan outlines a transactional approach to global trade, targeting market access and regulatory reform
As an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is spreading in Pennsylvania, industry experts worry that egg prices may climb again after falling sharply over the past year.
Escalating war in the Middle East is raising concerns about a potential spike in fertilizer prices, adding new uncertainty for farmers preparing for the upcoming growing season.