Line on Agriculture

New Mexico may reopen the Santa Teresa port of entry to Mexican cattle as soon as September 24 while USDA continues its phased reopening of southern border livestock crossings. Jim Macy, Region 7 Environmental...

R-CALF comments on President Donald Trump signing an executive order directing USDA and the U.S. Trade Representative to review authorities related to mandatory country-of-origin labeling, while a California federal...

Tax implications when receiving reimbursement from USDA or insurance companies for disaster-related losses.

Cooperative Ventures has invested in Open Tug to enhance agricultural logistics through AI-driven barge monitoring

Executive orders aim to support ranchers but stop short of reinstating mandatory COOL. The National Farmers Union is urging Congress to act, noting a Senate Farm Bill amendment would restore COOL. In a follow-up, the...

A state commodity association has established a unique micro-level trade agreement with Indonesia. It is the first MOU signed between Indonesia and a state. The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public comment...

Guatemala is set to launch its E10 ethanol program, with a significant increase in ethanol imports last year. The U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council anticipates a growing global demand for U.S. ethanol, with Japan and...

House Ag Committee Chair Glenn Thompson is seeking a waiver to serve another term, having reached the six-year term limit for GOP chairs. President Donald Trump announced a plan to pause high tariffs on imported ground...

The U.S. cattle industry is poised for growth due to incentives in the One Big, Beautiful Bill" and favorable rain conditions. However, concerns arise from the U.S. President's plan to import 300,000 metric tons of...

The USDA has launched a data modernization plan to enhance digital experiences with farmers. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose to 135 in August, driven by optimism about the future, with a...

The Environmental Protection Agency has granted 1.76 billion gallons of exemptions from the 2025 Renewable Fuel Standard. EPA plans to reallocate these volumes to 2026 and 2027 obligations, effectively neutralizing the...

The American Farm Bureau Federation continues to push federal legislation that will allow for year-round sales of E15 fuel President Donald Trump also addressed the beef packing industry's market dominance, expressing...

President Donald Trump's proclamation to remove tariffs on 300,000 metric tons of imported lean beef trimmings has drawn criticism from some Republicans and the U.S. cattle industry, including the National Cattlemen's...

The U.S. livestock industry is concerned following President Trump's decision to remove import tariffs on beef, which could lower grocery prices but negatively impact domestic cattle producers. The AFBF, along with...

Canada is retaliating against U.S. tariffs with new duties of up to 50% on American products, including fish, cheese, and milk, effective September 8. Meanwhile, Guatemala is preparing to launch its E10 program, which...