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Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Tuesday, Dec. 9th

Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Tuesday, Dec. 9th

Brooks SchafferDec 9, 2025

This is the SFN Market Report with Brooks Schaffer of Palmetto Grain. Reach him at [email protected] or 843-540-4540. The soybean…

Farmer Sentiment Rises in November

Farmer Sentiment Rises in November

Chad SmithDec 9, 2025

Farmer sentiment improved in November. The Purdue University/CME Group’s Ag Economy Barometer rose last month, and Purdue Professor Emeritus James…

Trump is giving farmers $12B in aid. They’ve been hit hard by his trade war with China

Trump is giving farmers $12B in aid. They’ve been hit hard by his trade war with China

By SEUNG MIN KIM, JOSH FUNK AND DIDI TANG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced a $12 billion farm…

Pushing for Transportation Changes to Benefit the Agriculture Supply Chain

Pushing for Transportation Changes to Benefit the Agriculture Supply Chain

Lorrie BoyerDec 8, 2025

The federal truck weight limit hasn’t been updated since the 1980s and remains capped at 80,000 pounds. Kelsey Kemp, the…

NCGA President on Ethanol Demand, and Federal Policy

NCGA President on Ethanol Demand, and Federal Policy

Chad SmithDec 8, 2025

The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is looking ahead after a challenging growing season for many. NCGA President Jed Bower…

NPPC: Pushing for a Finished Farm Bill

NPPC: Pushing for a Finished Farm Bill

Chad SmithDec 8, 2025

Overturning California’s Proposition 12 has been a top-of-mind issue for the National Pork Producers Council for some time. However, getting…

Cold Snap, Light Snow and Rain Aid Carolinas Drought

Cold Snap, Light Snow and Rain Aid Carolinas Drought

Kyle NachtsheimDec 5, 2025

So, waking up this morning and yesterday morning, I saw frost on the windshield, frost on the ground, and we…

Updated WOTUS Rule Brings Long-Awaited Clarity for Farmers

Updated WOTUS Rule Brings Long-Awaited Clarity for Farmers

Corry La RueDec 5, 2025

Kansas Congressman Tracy Mann says the long-running debate over “Waters of the United States” may finally be nearing an end.…

Congressman Davis Introduces Bills to Strengthen Rural Communities and Support the Next Generation of Family Farmers

Congressman Davis Introduces Bills to Strengthen Rural Communities and Support the Next Generation of Family Farmers

Sara PotterDec 4, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) announced the introduction of two bills focused on strengthening rural communities, expanding access to…