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Soybean purchases by China Announced By Treasury Secretary

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, …

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Ag Stocks in the Red Rebounding

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 …

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Ag Stock Values Up

Ag Stocks See Strong Gains in 2025; Livestock Companies Lead the Way According to Agri-Marketing Magazine, most major agricultural stocks have performed well in 2025, showing solid growth through mid-October. Tracking ag-related companies traded on the big board, the magazine notes that livestock-related stocks are clearly outperforming grain and equipment manufacturers so far this year. “It should be no surprise …

New World Screwworm Response

USDA Releases New World Screwworm Response Playbook

USDA Releases New World Screwworm Response Playbook Amid Government Shutdown Despite the ongoing government shutdown, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a major development over the weekend via X (formerly Twitter), unveiling the USDA’s New World Screwworm Response Playbook. The playbook was shared last week with over 200 stakeholders and key partners during a call outlining the department’s strategy …

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Soybeans Front and Center in Trade Considerations With China

Trump Threatens Trade Action Over China’s Soybean Import Slowdown Ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China are once again putting American soybean exports in the spotlight. In a recent post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump expressed frustration over China’s reduced purchases of U.S. soybeans, describing the move as economically aggressive. “I believe that China purposefully not buying …

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NCBA Accepting Nominations For The 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award

NCBA Opens Nominations for 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award, which celebrates exceptional conservation practices among cattle producers across the United States. “Since its inception 35 years ago, this prestigious program has recognized 235 cattle operations for their stewardship efforts. We look forward to finding the …

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Educational Demonstrations Available At Sunbelt Ag Expo

Live Hay Demonstrations Take Center Stage at Sunbelt Ag Expo 2025 The Sunbelt Ag Expo kicks off this week in Moultrie, Georgia, and attendees will have the unique opportunity to participate in a wide range of educational field demonstrations — especially in the hay fields. We caught up with Dr. Lisa Baxter, who shared exciting updates about this year’s hay …

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FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research Projects

Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research Projects The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board (FCEB) has received a critical boost to its mission with newly established recurring funding from the Florida Legislature. This change brings stability to a board that plays a vital role in supporting Florida’s beef and cattle industry. We spoke with Woody Larson …

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Private Crop Report Estimates

USDA Crop Report Suspended, But Private Estimates Offer Insight on Corn and Soybeans Following the recent government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the suspension of its monthly crop report, a key source of market-moving data for farmers, analysts, and traders alike. However, despite the lack of official data, Bottom Line analysts have compiled their own report using …

Beef Month

October is Beef Month in Alabama

Alabama Cattlemen Celebrate 61st Annual Beef Month This October The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is proud to kick off October as Beef Month in Alabama, now celebrating its 61st year. This long-standing tradition recognizes the contributions of Alabama’s beef cattle industry, while promoting the enjoyment and nutritional value of beef across the state. Erin Beasley, Executive Vice President of the Alabama …