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Grain Exports Show Mixed Trends

Published March 30, 2026

U.S. grain export activity remains steady, with mixed trends across corn, soybeans, and wheat. Corn export inspections for the week ending March 19 totaled 66.9 million bushels, holding near recent levels. Cumulative inspections have reached 1.755 billion bushels, up 38…
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Record RFS Targets Highlight White House Farm Gathering

Published March 27, 2026

President Donald Trump hosted what he called “the single largest gathering of American farmers the White House has ever seen” on Friday during the Great American Agriculture Celebration, unveiling new policies aimed at strengthening the farm economy.  Held on the…
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Rollins: Fertilizer Prices Under Watch

Published March 16, 2026

The Trump administration is closely watching fertilizer markets as geopolitical tensions involving Iran raise concerns about higher input costs heading into the spring planting season. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says the administration is evaluating potential steps to help farmers manage…
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Contract Awarded in Sterile Fly Facility

Published March 10, 2026

USDA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have finalized a construction contract for a new sterile fly production facility in Texas. Minneapolis-based Mortenson Construction got the contract. This complex will raise sterilized New World Screwworm flies, which is seen…
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WASDE Preview: Smaller South American Crop

Published March 6, 2026

Analysts surveyed by The Wall Street Journal expect slightly smaller soybean crops in South America ahead of the USDA’s next WASDE report due out Tuesday. The average estimate puts Brazil’s soybean production at 179.3 million metric tons, down about 700,000…
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USDA to Vacate the South Building

Published March 2, 2026

The 'for sale' sign is up at the USDA South Building. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins cited high maintenance costs and low occupancy as reasons for the closure. The building is being turned over to the Administration's Government Services Administration.By the…
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Interview: Hagert Tapped for USDA Post

Published February 28, 2026

As RRFN first reported three weeks ago, Emerado, North Dakota farmer Jared Hagert is the new USDA deputy administrator of farm programs. In an interview during Commodity Classic, Hagert said he met with USDA Undersecretary Richard Fordyce and FSA Administrator…
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Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins Unveils Five-Point Policy Agenda

Published February 27, 2026

Speaking at the 2026 Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins laid out five key policy priorities. "First, we will continue to deregulate and get the government off of your back," Rollins said, pointing to numerous regulations, such…
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