China is officially buying U.S. soybeans again, which is good news for American agriculture. This week’s purchase amount was one for the record books.    A Farm Journal report says the latest U.S. Soybean […]

  Earlier this week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency announced rulemaking that includes a new definition of the Waters of the U.S. Rule under the Clean Water Act.    […]

Water experts around the country are looking at the details of the Trump Administration’s proposed Waters of the U.S. rule.    While the outlines are becoming clear, some of those experts tell Politico that there […]

  The National Export Exchange conference in Minneapolis was profitable for the nation’s grain farmers. Grain buyers from 35 countries attended the conference.    Those buyers report purchasing roughly $403 million worth of coarse grains […]

The Environmental Protection Agency released its federal labels for three products that contain dicamba back on October 31st. A DTN report says different state-level restrictions are developing in rural states.    For example, Arkansas is […]

The House of Representatives followed through with passage of the farm bill Wednesday, sending the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to President Trump for signature.    House members voted 369 to 47 in favor of […]

An amendment included in the farm bill allows the Department of Agriculture to use funds for Cuba-related trade activities. The Amendment by Senator Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota permits the use of Market Access Program […]

U.S. organic farmers offered applause for the passage of the farm bill which supports organic farmer priorities. Stating, “organic farming is at a critical junction,” Association President Dave Colson says farmers “need support to diversify […]

China appears to have begun following through on planned purchases of U.S. soybeans. Reuters reported Wednesday that China made its first major purchase of U.S. soybeans in more than six months.    Chinese state-owned companies […]

The proposed Waters of the U.S. Rule changes by the Trump administration are bound for litigation. Environmental groups are promising to challenge the rule applauded by the agriculture industry.    The proposal will be subject […]