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.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says the government will have to reopen before an aide package for U.S. farmers can be implemented. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says says the U.S. finalized a currency swap worth $20 billion dollars today with Argentina's central bank. China took action to further restrict the export of rare earth minerals.

Iowa Senator Charles Grassley and Nebraska Senator Deb Fisher have both spoken out about the need for Congress to act to support farmers on multiple fronts. Advancing E-15 legislation, addressing high input costs and opening global markets for fair trade are on their list to bring balance to crop farmers.

Today President Trump seemed willing to embrace free North American Trade between the U.S., Canada and Mexico whether in multilateral or bilateral deals. The government shutdown is impacting both conservation and nutrition programs under the USDA.