USDA Says Soy Crop Biggest Ever, Corn Second Biggest
The harvest for corn would be the second largest ever if a forecast calling for 16 billion bushels is realized, the Agriculture Department said in its October crop production report. Additionally, both soybean output and yield would be the biggest on record if realized.
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Farm Sector Debt to Reach Record High $605 Billion in 2026
United States farm sector debt is expected to reach a record high $605.1 billion in 2026, according to the latest USDA forecast. But the rise in non-traditional and vendor credit has created some gaps in the federal government’s current ability to measure …
USDA, FTC to Investigate Potential Anticompetitive Practices in Ag Equipment Industry
The Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Department of Agriculture have launched a probe into potential anticompetitive practices in the agricultural equipment markets. The federal agencies said they want to address the ‘growing number of complaints’ received by USDA that ‘farmers across the …
Trump Order Allows Tax-Exempt Diesel Use on Highways
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to expand access to tax-exempt diesel. Trump said the directive will waive the off-road requirement for tax-free diesel and allow anyone to buy the red dye diesel fuel that is used by …
Judge Extends Pause on USDA Employee Relocations
A federal judge in California extended last week a temporary pause in USDA employee relocations until Oct. 13 as he considers a preliminary injunction that would stop USDA indefinitely from enforcing employee relocations. He also said it was “significant” that Congress included a …
Farm Bill Expires Again as Lawmakers Continue Negotiations
As the latest extension of the 2018 Farm Bill expired Sept. 30, Congress remained without a new long-term agriculture policy despite years of negotiations and temporary extensions. While the U.S. House passed a new Farm Bill earlier this year and the Senate …
More Farmer Aid Unlikely Until After Midterm Elections
Republicans want to lump in about $11 billion in direct farm aid with a forthcoming defense spending package. But even if that measure clears Congress, there would be a delay before checks hit farmers’ bank accounts, likely around spring of 2027. That …
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