The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) has been extended until September 2026, but its future beyond that is uncertain due to the split farm bill.

The Global Ethanol Summit in Washington, DC, organized by the US Grains and Bio Products Council, had attendees from over 40 countries.

The US House of Representatives has voted to remove gray wolves from the endangered species list, a decision supported by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association.

The December milk outlook by the World Agriculture Outlook Board revealed no change to the 2025 milk production forecast, but reduced the 2026 forecast by 100 million pounds

The USDA's latest cattle on feed report indicates a tightening of cattle supplies in the U.S., with inventory levels 2% lower than last year. This is largely due to reduced cattle imports from Mexico, which have been halted due to concerns over foot-and-mouth disease.

The Trump administration announced a $11 billion farmer aid package to be distributed by February, intended as a "bridge" to a stronger farm economy. However, one ag economist raises concerns about the long-term implications of these payments.

The US wheat market is stable with ample supply, but export demand is insufficient to drive prices up.

Waypoint Analytical, a subsidiary of Nutrien Ag Solutions, offers soil testing focused on biological analysis through DNA-based methods. Dr. Lizzie French explains that their new test examines soil microbes, providing insights into their presence, functions, and numbers.

National Farmers Union's (NFU) perspective on the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, a trade aid package announced by the administration.

The USDA's December world agricultural supply and demand estimates report revealed a surprising increase in corn demand by 970 million bushels since July, totaling 16.75 billion bushels