The U.S. Department of Agriculture will host its 102nd Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum this Thursday and Friday in Washington, D.C.. The annual event is one of the most closely watched gatherings for producers, traders, and agribusiness leaders, offering fresh USDA price projections, yield forecasts, and long-term agricultural baseline data. This year’s forum marks the first appearance for USDA’s new Chief …
US Peanut Stocks and Processing Report Review
U.S. Peanut Stocks Report Shows Surplus and Declining Demand The latest U.S. peanut stocks and processing report brings concerning news for peanut farmers heading into the new marketing year. Rising inventories and declining consumer demand are creating pressure on peanut prices and limiting contract opportunities for growers. According to the report from the United States Department of Agriculture, total peanut …
Agricultural Groups Advocate For Sound Science in Ag Inputs Letter to EPA
A coalition of agricultural organizations has sent a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, urging the agency to rely on sound, science-based decision-making when evaluating and regulating agricultural inputs, particularly pesticides. The groups emphasized that access to safe and effective crop-protection tools is essential for maintaining food security, affordability, and public health. In the letter, the organizations …
Agricultural Coalition for the USMCA launched
The agricultural community is turning their attention toward the upcoming mandatory review of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) by creating the Agricultural Coalition for the United-States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Forty farm and ag groups have come together to create an advertising campaign and website “designed to promote the benefits afforded to the U.S. food and agriculture sector under the USMCA.”  Bryan Goodman, …
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Announces Hurricane Disaster Assistance
Florida Producers Eligible for Hurricane Disaster Relief Funds Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson has announced that agricultural producers across the state who were impacted by hurricanes in 2023 and 2024 may now apply for hurricane disaster relief funds. The funding will be distributed through the Florida Block Grant Disaster Program to assist eligible producers with losses tied to infrastructure …
Agricultural Stocks Performance 2025
Agri-Marketing Stock Index Reviews Agricultural Stock Performance in 2025 After reviewing how 48 major agricultural commodities performed during 2025, attention now turns to the Agri-Marketing Stock Index and how leading agricultural stocks fared over the past 12 months. The results show solid gains for several key companies tied to global crop production, farm inputs, and agricultural equipment, reflecting continued investment …
Review of How Commodities Faired in 2025
Commodities Wrap Up 2025 with Metals and Livestock Leading the Way As we wipe the slate clean and begin a new year, it’s worth taking a final look back at how major commodities performed during 2025. Reviewing a list of 48 tracked commodities, the past year delivered clear winners, with precious metals dominating the top of the rankings and livestock …
Georgia Department of Agriculture Releases Preparation Document For Hurricane Helene Relief
Georgia Department of Agriculture Releases Preparation Document for Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief The Georgia Department of Agriculture has released a preparation document to help producers get ready for the upcoming Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief Block Grant Program. While the official application period has not yet been announced, the document is intended to ensure farmers, ranchers, and foresters are prepared once …
Agricultural Community Reacting to Proposed Waters of the US Rule
Ag Community Praises Newly Proposed WOTUS Rule The agricultural community is reacting strongly to the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers’ recent release of the newly proposed Waters of the U.S. Rule (WOTUS). After years of regulatory back-and-forth and ongoing legal disputes, many leaders in agriculture say the new proposal provides long-awaited clarity and relief for farmers, ranchers, and landowners. …
US Secretary of Agriculture Leads Trade Mission to Mexico
USDA Leads Largest Agribusiness Trade Mission to Mexico Under Secretary Brooke Rollins U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced that she led the largest USDA agribusiness trade mission to Mexico last week, marking a significant milestone in U.S.–Mexico agricultural cooperation. The mission brought together an impressive delegation of 41 U.S. businesses, 33 cooperators and agricultural advocacy groups, six state departments …










