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US EPA proposes higher biofuel blending volumes through 2027

Jun. 13, 2025 at 11:33 am CDT

The Trump administration on Friday proposed to increase the amount of biofuels that oil refiners must blend into the nation’s fuel mix over the next two years, driven by a surge in biomass-based diesel mandates.

Brazil beef barons’ Wall Street listing caps a return from exile

Jun. 13, 2025 at 10:06 am CDT

By Lisandra Paraguassu Luciana Magalhaes Reuters Ricardo Brito

ADM sets off ‘frenzy’ in US soybean market ahead of new biofuel blend rule

Jun. 13, 2025 at 10:02 am CDT

By Karl Plume Reuters Tom Polansek

U.S. grains: Soybeans hit 1-wk low on demand worries; wheat sags, corn firms

Jun. 12, 2025 at 5:57 pm CDT

By Julie Ingwersen Reuters

Protesters against ICE raids and deportations across New York and the US in Foley Square on June 10, 2025 in New York.

Trump promises immigration order soon on farm and leisure workers

Jun. 12, 2025 at 4:58 pm CDT

By Reuters

Closeup side view of unrecognizable woman choosing some fresh meat at local supermarket.

U.S. livestock: Cattle mostly lower; hogs mostly up

Jun. 12, 2025 at 3:10 pm CDT

Most Chicago cattle futures slipped back on Thursday while most hog futures made slight gains.

By Geralyn Wichers

Feed grain weekly: Larger world barley crop expected in 2025/26

Jun. 12, 2025 at 2:53 pm CDT

Global barley production in 2025/26 is forecast to increase by 2.5 million tonnes in 2025/26, with larger crops in the European Union and Russia more than countering smaller crops elsewhere, according to the latest estimates from the United States Department of Agriculture.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

USDA makes small cuts to corn, wheat ending stocks

Jun. 12, 2025 at 2:52 pm CDT

The June supply/demand report from the United States Department of Agriculture contained very few changes from May. The USDA issued its World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates on June 12, showing some declines for U.S. corn and wheat ending stocks, while those for soybeans were unchanged.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Sporadic rains lead to varied crop development in Saskatchewan

Jun. 12, 2025 at 2:50 pm CDT

Rains were welcome across much of Saskatchewan during the week ended June 9, but topsoil moisture levels declined and crop damage was a concern in areas that missed out on the precipitation, said the latest provincial crop report.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Public trust in Canadian food system at a low

Jun. 12, 2025 at 10:49 am CDT

The Canadian food system's reputation has taken a significant hit in the last couple years, said Ashely Bruner of the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity (CCFI) during a recent webinar.

By Delaney Seiferling