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Discussion Draft of Legislation Would Provide New Authority For CFTC

Senators Boozman and Booker Unveil Bipartisan Draft to Regulate Digital Commodities U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, and Cory Booker (D-NJ) have introduced a discussion draft of legislation that could reshape the regulation of digital commodities in the United States. This proposal builds on the CLARITY Act, which passed the House …

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American Peanut Council in Mexico

American Peanut Council Strengthens Trade Ties with Mexico to Boost U.S. Exports The American Peanut Council (APC) has spent the past week in Mexico City, working alongside the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to deepen trade partnerships and strengthen relationships with key industry leaders. The goal of this mission was clear — to continue building mutually rewarding partnerships and expand …

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NCBA Shares Update on Sterile Fly Production Facility Construction

USDA’s Texas Sterile Fly Facility: Progress Needed in Fight Against New World Screwworm The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced earlier this year its commitment to fund the construction of a sterile fly production facility in Texas, part of an ongoing effort to eradicate the new world screwworm. This initiative is a key component of the USDA’s broader plan to …

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Upcoming Crop Report Provides Needed Data

Traders Anticipate Market Shifts Ahead of November USDA Crop Report After a two-month data gap, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is set to release its long-awaited crop report, which could bring significant movement to the grain markets. The last official supply and demand report was issued on September 12, leaving traders, exporters, and producers without updated figures during the …

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American Winter Conference In Washington DC

National Peanut Board and American Peanut Council to Host Winter Conference in Washington, D.C. The National Peanut Board (NPB) — the farmer-funded checkoff program dedicated to promoting U.S. peanuts at home and abroad — has announced details for its upcoming Winter Conference, held December 9–11 in Washington, D.C. The event will be conducted in partnership with the American Peanut Council, …

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Senate Approves Extension of Funding for Grain Inspection and Farm Bill Programs

Senate Passes USDA Funding and Farm Bill Extension in Measure to Reopen Government As part of efforts to reopen the federal government, the U.S. Senate has passed a funding measure that provides USDA appropriations for fiscal year 2026 and includes an extension of farm bill programs set to expire at the end of the year. The measure also extends federal …

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Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Hosting Board Meeting

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Hosts Fall Board Meeting to Plan for 2026 It’s a busy week for the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) as they host their Fall Board of Directors Meeting, the final quarterly gathering of the fiscal year. We caught up with Erin Beasley, Executive Vice President of the ACA, to learn more about what members can expect. “We’re looking …

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Specialty Crop Growers and Processors Request Waivers for School Food Purchases

U.S. Specialty Crop Growers Urge USDA to End Buy American Waivers for School Meals A coalition of agricultural groups representing specialty crop growers and processors has sent a letter to Director Russell Vought of the Office of Management and Budget and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, requesting an end to recent waivers granted under the Buy American requirements for …

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Government Shutdown End Hopeful

Day 42 of the Government Shutdown: USDA Funding Nears Restoration, Crop Report Still Coming It’s day 42 of the partial government shutdown, but there’s finally a light at the end of the tunnel — though not without a few more delays. Enough Senate Democrats have broken from their voting bloc to allow a continuing resolution (CR) to reach the Senate …

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Ag Retailers Applaud Potash and Phosphate Inclusion on Critical Minerals List

Major Win for American Ag: Potash and Phosphate Added to Critical Minerals List The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) is celebrating a significant victory for domestic agriculture and supply chain stability after the Department of Interior (DOI) and Secretary Doug Burgum formally added potash and phosphate to the nation’s Critical Minerals List. This designation is a major step toward recognizing the …