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USDA lowers U.S. wheat ending stocks slightly

The USDA has tightened the domestic balance sheet for wheat, while leaving corn and soybeans unchanged. U.S. wheat ending stocks are seen at 794 million bushels, down 4 million from January due to an increase in food use. Nearing the fourth quarter of 2024/25,... Read More.

House Ag Committee member concerned for USDA, federal officials

A U.S. House Ag Committee member says he’s concerned about how the rapid removal of federal employees could affect food security and availability. Michigan Democrat Shri Thanedar tells Brownfield, “USDA may lose some very talented, experienced workers, staff, inspectors, who really understand the process... Read More.

USDA to Gather Cash Rents Data

MANHATTAN, Kan. (January 30, 2025) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct the Cash Rents and Leases survey starting February 3. The survey provides the basis for estimates of the current year’s cash rents paid for irrigated cropland,... Read More.

USDA publishes interim rule for crops used as biofuel feedstocks

The USDA has released an interim rule that will help farmers connect climate-smart agriculture practices with the reductions in the carbon footprint of biofuels. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the rule is directly tied to 45Z guidance issued last week by the U.S. Treasury.... Read More.

Bullish USDA report should spark grain sales

Friday’s bullish supply and demand report from USDA should spark farmer selling. Farm management analyst Kent Thiesse says the reduction in 2024 corn yield estimates came as a surprise. “Nationwide, they dropped the projected average yield by 3.8 bushels. And I have to think... Read More.