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98th National FFA Convention and Expo Kicks Off in Indianapolis The 98th National FFA Convention and Expo officially kicks off today in Indianapolis, Indiana, where FFA members from across the United States are gathering to celebrate agricultural education, leadership, and innovation. Running through November 1, this year’s event will host competitions, award ceremonies, service projects, and career exploration activities, all …
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association and the Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation are once again investing in the future of agriculture through their annual scholarship program, and the application deadline is quickly approaching—Sunday, November 2. We spoke with Josie Jones from the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, who shared more details about this impactful initiative: “The Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation has an annual scholarship program where …
Over the weekend, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that China will be resuming their purchases of U.S. soybeans in an interview on CBS’s Face The Nation, saying “the soybean farmers will be extremely happy with this deal for this year and the coming years.” He also shared that, “The three leading suppliers are Brazil, Argentina and the United States, …
USDA Unveils Plan to Strengthen the American Beef Industry U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has released a comprehensive plan to “strengthen the American beef industry, reinforcing and prioritizing the American ranchers’ critical role in the national security of the United States.” The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) emphasized that this new initiative is designed to stabilize markets, reduce volatility …
FedWatch Week and U.S.-China Trade Talks: Markets Brace for Rate Cut and Tough Negotiations This week marks a pivotal moment for both Wall Street and U.S. agriculture as FedWatch Week and U.S.-China Trade Talks overlap. Investors, traders, and policy analysts have been anticipating this period since the Federal Reserve Board meeting on September 16–17, and with no meeting scheduled for …
A Tribute to America’s Agricultural Legacy Across the nation, countless halls of fame celebrate excellence — from sports and music to science and education. Agriculture, the backbone of America’s growth and prosperity, is no exception. The National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, located in Bonner Springs, Kansas, near Kansas City, stands as a living tribute to the pioneers, innovators, …
Senate Agriculture Committee to Consider USDA Nominees Amid Government Shutdown Despite the ongoing government shutdown, the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry will move forward this week with a key confirmation hearing to review three nominees for leadership positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). “The US Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Chairman John Boozman, …
USDA Resumes FSA Operations, Allowing Peanut Farmers to Access Critical Loans After weeks of uncertainty caused by the government shutdown, the nation’s peanut farmers are finally getting some good news. The shutdown had prevented the industry from securing essential farm loans or placing peanuts in the loan program to receive the minimum price of $3.55 per ton. “Because of the …
The US Department of Justice and the US Department of Agriculture have announced a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) to formalize their partnership in an effort to protect competition in agricultural markets. The markets that they are targeting through this MOU includes feed, fertilizer, fuel, seed, equipment and other essential goods. Assistant Attorney General Abigail Slater of the Justice Department’s Antitrust …
Ag Stocks Show Strong Gains and Late-Year Rebound Across the Board As 2025 moves into its final quarter, AgriMarketing Magazine has released its latest listing of major agricultural company stock performance, revealing notable gains and key rebounds across several industry sectors. “We reviewed some of the major ag companies and their performance on the big board year-to-date. AgriMarketing Magazine posts …
