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On Friday, President Donald Trump directed the Department of Justice to launch an investigation into the nation’s largest meat-packing companies for potential collusion, price fixing, and price manipulation. The administration shared the update on whitehouse.gov, saying that the action targets the foreign-dominated conglomerates that control America’s meat supply and have been accused of artificially inflating prices at the expense of farmers, ranchers, and working families. “It’s time to protect AMERICAN CONSUMERS,” reads the White House’s statement.  pic.twitter.com/qybOyWN2bl — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) November 7, 2025 President Donald Trump announced that the investigation is aimed at what he called the “handful…

As the holiday season begins, Tractor Supply Company and National 4-H are once again teaming up to support youth in agriculture with a slate of festive fundraising programs that celebrate community, generosity, and the next generation of agricultural leaders. The 2025 exclusive 4-H Holiday Ornaments have  arrived in Tractor Supply stores nationwide — and they’re more than just decorations. Each limited-edition ornament purchased helps fund local 4-H programs, giving young people across the country the tools and confidence to be Beyond Ready for the years ahead. This year’s collection features three new designs inspired by farm life and 4-H values:…

Key Points Six weeks without data: USDA’s Crop Progress report was not released today due to the ongoing government shutdown, marking the sixth missed report.Harvest nearly wrapped up: According to private estimates, corn harvest reached about 92% and soybean harvest reached 96% nationwide by Sunday.Winter wheat estimates: Planting progress was estimated at 95%, with 52% of the crop estimated to be in good/excellent shape. The USDA was expected to publish the 32nd Crop Progress report of the growing season today, but the report was not published for the sixth week in a row because of the continued government shutdown. The shutdown affected all…

Top Third Ag Marketing helps farmers become better agricultural marketers with the goal of marketing crops and livestock in the top third of prices. Mark Gold and his team provide AGDAILY.com with the latest information and a look ahead in their audio commentary. Listen here! https://www.agdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/top-third-agdaily-2025-11-10.mp3 The post Markets in Minutes: Top Third looks ahead for week of Nov. 10, 2025 appeared first on AGDAILY.

When Trey Myers’ name was called to be the next FFA president at the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, he almost slipped. “Before they announced everything, one of the backstage managers came up to us and said, ‘Make sure you don’t run too fast; the floor is slick,’” he recalled with a laugh. “But in the moment, your heart rate skyrockets. I took off and almost fell down running up on stage. Then, when I hit the huddle with the team, I actually head-butted Jael Cruikshank, our Western Region vice president. That was our first memory as…

By Andre Romani and Roberto Samora SAO PAULO, Nov. 10 (Reuters) – Brazil has received its first approvals to export sorghum and dried distillers grains (DDG) to China, the Brazilian Agriculture Ministry said on Monday. China gave the green light for 10 Brazilian plants to export sorghum, while five were cleared to ship corn-based DDG and DDG with solubles (DDGS), which are used as animal feed, to the Asian country, the ministry said in a statement. China is Brazil’s top soybean buyer and has been seeking to diversify both animal feed ingredients and sourcing after a trade dispute with the United States…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved registration for Victrato seed treatment, a Syngenta innovation that offers broad-spectrum nematode and disease protection, while also offering early-season suppression of foliar soybean diseases. Victrato will be available for soybeans and cotton this year in preparation for the 2026 planting season, subject to state approvals. Built as a heavy-pressure specialist, Victrato tackles sudden death syndrome and nematodes, including SCN, root knot, reniform, lance, and lesion. The brand calls its new active ingredient, TYMIRIUM technology, a ground-breaking carboxamide SDHI molecule that combines vital potency and targeting. Its Smart-Site Targeting helps zero in on plant-parasitic…

What Happened Soybean futures rallied more than $1 since mid-October, accelerating upward this past week as the framework for a trade deal with China was outlined. In addition, President Trump’s trip to other Asian countries also netted positive trade results and expectations. Though the Commitment of Traders report is not available due to the government shutdown, private estimates suggest managed money has been actively exiting short positions, entering new longs, or both. In essence, the perception of improved trade, technical buying, and speculation that final harvest results will indicate a smaller yield than the current USDA estimate of 53.5 bushels…

The National FFA Organization has officially opened applications for its 2025-26 scholarship program, offering nearly $2.5 million in financial assistance to FFA members pursuing their next steps in education. Whether students are headed to a trade school, vocational program, or a two- or four-year college, the online application gives them access to a wide range of scholarship opportunities funded by FFA’s generous corporate partners and supporters. The application period runs now through January 15, 2026, and all high school seniors and FFA alumni currently enrolled in college are eligible to apply. Notifications for both winners and non-winners will be sent…

Ahead of 9 a.m. CT, December corn was down less than a penny at $4.26¾ per bushel. January soybeans were up 6¼¢ at $11.23¼ per bushel. December CBOT wheat was up 3¼¢ at $5.31 per bushel. December KC wheat was up 1¾¢ at $5.21 per bushel. December Minneapolis wheat was up 1¾¢ at $5.59¾. “This week will be full of yield estimates coming in before the much-anticipated WASDE [World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates] report on Friday. …” said Jacob Burks, chief experience officer with AgMarket.net. “I would anticipate a range-bound trade going through the week looking for real information to…