
Beans React to a Tweet
U.S. soybean futures gapped sharply higher mid-morning — at one point up nearly 50 cents — after President Trump posted that he had completed a lengthy call with China’s President Xi. The two leaders are looking for

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture sets its federal policy focus for 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. — NASDA’s members-led Board of Directors chose five issues to serve as the organization’s primary policy focus for 2026. They include agricultural labor reform, animal disease preparedness and traceability, the farm bill, pesticide regulations, and regional food procurement and distribution.

NGFA Applauds Extension of U.S. Grain Standards Act, Urges Full Reauthorization
ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 3, 2026 — The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) today applauded Congress for passing the fiscal year funding package that includes an extension of the authorization for the U.S. Grain Standards Act (USGSA)

Market Reaction to 45Z and More on Tuesday
We discuss 45Z news, market reaction and thoughts across the grain and livestock sector on Tuesday with Arlan Suderman, chief commodities economist with StoneX, in our Market Talk Midday Commentary.

Treasury, IRS Release Proposed 45Z Rules
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Tuesday, the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations for domestic producers of clean transportation fuel to determine their eligibility for and calculate the clean fuel production credit under

Commissioner Miller Calls for Heifer Tax Credit to Bolster U.S. Cattle Supply, Lower Beef Prices
Commissioner Sid Miller is responding to a recent USDA report that listed the national cattle herd at its lowest level in 75 years. This trend is alarming, but an effective beef policy, including heifer tax credits, will help