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Strong Cash Cattle, Firm Pork Cutouts, and Choppy Grains Mark Week's End

1 week ago | americanagnetwork.com | Susan Littlefield

What a week it’s been in the cattle markets—cash trade climbed across the board, even as some light profit-taking kicked in heading into the weekend. Feeder cattle numbers could be on the rise soon. Pork cutouts saw another solid boost. And in the grain trade, corn started strong overnight into early morning before easing back around midday.
Montana, Indiana Become Latest States to Ban Lab-Grown Meat

1 week ago | americanagnetwork.com | Jesse Allen

Arlington, Va. – Five U.S. states have now banned lab-grown meat. Last week, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a bill (HB401) prohibiting the manufacture, sale, and distribution of the product. And on Tuesday, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed a two-year ban (HB1425) into law, followed by strict labeling laws after the law expires.
Secretary Rollins Leads Trade Delegation to United Kingdom, Kicks Off Aggressive Travel Agenda to Promote American Agriculture Worldwide

1 week ago | americanagnetwork.com | Jesse Allen

(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins will visit the United Kingdom May 12-14. This comes after President Donald J. Trump announced today, on the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe, a new trade agreement in principle that will lower tariffs, remove trade barriers, increase market access, and strengthen cooperation on economic security. The President secured major wins for American agriculture.
OOIDA Supports US Senate Bill to Prevent Dangerous Federal Speed Limiter Mandate

1 week ago | americanagnetwork.com | Jesse Allen

Washington, DC – The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) today announced its strong support for the Deregulating Restrictions on Interstate Vehicles and Eighteen-Wheelers (DRIVE) Act. The legislation was introduced by Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) to prohibit the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) from promulgating any rule or regulation mandating speed limiters on large commercial motor vehicles (CMVs).
Fedorchak Applauds President Trump's Landmark Trade Deal with the United Kingdom

1 week ago | americanagnetwork.com | Jesse Allen

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) applauded President Trump’s new trade agreement with the United Kingdom, calling it a win for North Dakota’s farmers, ranchers, and energy producers. “This is great news for North Dakota and exactly what our producers need—expanded markets, fair terms, and real results,” Fedorchak said. “North Dakota grows and raises some of the best products in the world, and now we have greater access to one of the world’s largest markets.
Rollins: Not Closing FSA Offices

1 week ago | americanagnetwork.com | Jesse Allen

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins testified before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee this week and defended downsizing the USDA and potential cuts to international food programs. Reuters says the secretary added that the Agriculture Department doesn’t plan to close any of its 4,500 Farm Service Agency offices that serve America’s farmers. “It is not in our plans to close any FSA offices,” she said.
Markets Show Mixed Reaction to Trade Deal on Thursday

1 week ago | americanagnetwork.com | Jesse Allen

As the US and UK announced a trade deal on Thursday, the overall ag market reaction was somewhat limited with grains mixed to lower at the close. Meanwhile, August feeder cattle futures topped the $300 mark for the first time and held above that into the close. David Ericson with AgOptimus joins us to discuss Thursday’s market action in our Market Wrap-Up segment. Please remember the risk of trading futures and options can be substantial.
Tractor Accident Prompts Safety Message For SD Farmers

1 week ago | americanagnetwork.com | Jesse Allen

(Garretson, SD) — South Dakota officials are urging farmers to keep safety in mind during planting season. This comes after a man was killed, and another seriously hurt, in a tractor accident near Garretson Tuesday. The Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office says it happened when the two men were working on a large piece of farm equipment. Tractor and machinery accidents are the leading cause of death among farmers. Last year, there were 72 deaths and 133 serious injuries reported across the U.S.
U.S., U.K. Announce Trade Deal

1 week ago | americanagnetwork.com | Jesse Allen

(Washington, DC) — The U.S. and the UK are announcing a new trade deal. President Trump made the announcement at the White House this morning. He said he feels it will be a great deal for both countries. The trade deal with the U.K. is the first to be reached since Trump unveiled his sweeping tariff plan. Trump said the U.S. is working on trade deals with other countries. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke about the deal over the phone in the Oval Office.
NCGA Encourages Trump to Include Corn in Bilateral Trade Agreement with India

1 week ago | americanagnetwork.com | Jesse Allen

The president of the National Corn Growers Association said today that his organization fully supports the Trump administration’s effort to forge a new trade relationship with India, and corn growers urge the administration to include corn and corn co-products, such as ethanol and its byproducts, in any final agreement with the South Asian country.