Some Midwest lawmakers want answers from USDA into financial assistance provided to Pure Prairie Poultry. Soybean farmers are concerned about a new herbicide registration from EPA.

The scope of reported illness from eating McDonalds Quarter Pounders has expanded. Citing new research, California's Governor is asking for quicker review of E-15 blended gasoline.

Other restaurant chains are removing onions from their menus as a precaution while food safety officials continue their investigation into illness from McDonalds Quarter Pounders.

Low river levels on the Mississippi River are limiting tow volumes and increasing freight costs for U.S. commodities in the global market.

Iowa Senator Charles Grassley doesn't think Congress will pass a new five year farm bill this year. He wants a bill approved in general order with no administrative shortcuts.

The USDA continues to expand the area where residents are eligible for D-SNAP. Georgia Representative Austin Scott says his state needs time to evaluate losses before a disaster package is approved.

The European Union is one step closer to delaying its deforestation rule. Russia lowers its wheat forecast. Brazilian soybean forecasts are higher.

CRP acreage higher. Additional corn sales to Mexico. Some farms facing end of year deadline to file information with Department of Treasury.

Farm groups are calling on the White House to provide favor for domestic feedstocks under the Clean Fuels Production Credit. Some of those same groups fear the consequences of tariffs on already anemic agriculture exports.

Despite near record yields many Midwestern crop farmers will see negative returns this year. The University of Illinois forecasts the average farm will lose $30,000 this year.