Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins today said Argentina's beef import quota would be increased by at least fourfold. Iowa Senator Charles Grassley said fellow legislators and industry representatives have not been able to sway President Trump's plan.

USDA will open Farm Service Agency county offices tomorrow to assist farmers with loans and aid programs. Japanese officials are preparing a purchase package to present to President Trump next week. Agri-Pulse reports more states are considering SNAP purchase restrictions.

The American Petroleum Institute withdraws support for legislation to allow higher sales of ethanol blended gasoline. Private crop analysts report an advanced harvest pace in the U.S. with advanced planting progress in Brazil. The Trump administration reports new efforts to assist the beef industry and lower consumer beef prices.

House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig stands opposed to President Trump's support of Argentina including importing their beef. A number of farm groups including the National Cattlemen's Beef Association spoke against Trump's plan today.

Industry analysts say biofuels could provide an increase in demand for row crops like corn and soybeans. Kirk Kovarik with Clean Fuels Alliance America says the government shutdown is delaying EPA decisions on industry opportunities and an economic boost for farmers, rural communities and the environment.

Rob Larew, President of the National Farmers Union and Jed Bower, President of the National Corn Growers Association discuss the economic challenges facing the nation's farming community and appeal to both the legislature and the administration to get back to work and take action.

A GOP plan to reopen the government failed again today in the Upper Chamber. The American Soybean Association called on the Trump administration to resolve trade differences with China. A Brazilian crop agency is forecasting another season of record production for both corn and soybeans.

President Trump today threatened to pull financial support for Argentina's economy and continued tariff and trade threats with China. The National Farmers Union today appealed to the White House and Congress to approve assistance for farmers. JBS USA plans a new processing plant in Iowa.

President Trump is threatening to restrict technology exports and impose new 100% tariffs on Chinese imports following China's move to further restrict rare earth minerals. The American Farm Bureau sent letters to the Oval Office and Congress today appealing for help from the current farm economic crisis.