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DAILY Bites Tractor Supply received the Distinguished Service Citation, one of FFA’s highest honors, recognizing its four decades of support for agricultural education. Three Tractor Supply team members were awarded the Honorary American FFA Degree for their individual contributions. The company provided travel funding for five FFA chapters and joined an environmental service project with Cargill and Living Lands and Water. Through its FFA Future Leaders Scholarship Program, Tractor Supply has committed $5 million over five years, awarding more than 435 scholarships to aspiring agricultural professionals. DAILY Discussion At this year’s National FFA Convention, Tractor Supply Company celebrated four decades…

The Iowa State Fair is liquidating surplus inventory in an online auction. Daugherty Auction and Real Estate Services, LLC of De Soto, Iowa is handling the sale. Bidding is open now and lots will begin to close at 7pm CST on Nov. 6, 2025. Sale Details A preview of auction items was held Oct. 31 by appointment. Any outstanding questions should be directed to the Iowa State Fair (515) 262-3111 ext. 0. Sold items will be available for pick up at the Cattle Barn (3000 E Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA) on Nov. 7 and 8 between 9 am and…

INDIANAPOLIS — While at the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins spoke with AGDAILY and two other agricultural media outlets about some of the industry’s key issues, such as efforts to preserve American cattle herds and the Trump administration’s plan to import additional beef from Argentina. With roughly 250,000 Mexican cattle stalled at the southern border due to the ongoing New World Screwworm outbreak, Rollins said the U.S. Department of Agriculture is taking a “not yet” approach to reopening crossings until the risk is fully contained. She said that while cattle are waiting to cross…

The 98th National FFA Convention & Expo wrapped up in Indianapolis after drawing a record-setting crowd of more than 73,000 attendees from across the nation, as announced by the National FFA Organization. The event’s massive turnout generated an estimated $41 million boost to the economy of host city Indianapolis. Image by Heidi Crnkovic, AGDAILY Wearing their iconic blue jackets, FFA members filled venues across central Indiana, from the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium to the State Fairgrounds, as they participated in competitions, workshops, and community service. More than 3,000 students and delegates gave back through 28 service projects,…

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-11-03-2025.mp3 The post Markets in Minutes: Top Third looks ahead for week of Nov. 3, 2025 appeared first on AGDAILY.

Key Points Five weeks without data: USDA’s Crop Progress report was again not released due to the ongoing government shutdown, marking the fifth missed report.Harvest nearing finish line: Private estimates suggest corn harvest reached about 83% and soybeans reached 91% nationwide by Sunday.Winter wheat planting almost done: The USDA was expected to publish the 31st Crop Progress report of the growing season today, but the report was not published for the fifth week in a row because of the continued government shutdown. The shutdown affected all four expected October reports from USDA, and has now affected the first of November. Just three more…

Last week’s announcement of a new trade and economic agreement between the United States and China, signed during President Donald Trump’s trip to Asia, has been celebrated as a major diplomatic breakthrough. Yet for many in the agricultural community, the mood is one of cautious optimism rather than celebration. Under the deal, China will purchase at least 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans before the end of 2025 and a minimum of 25 MMT annually from 2026 through 2028. The pact also removes limits on U.S. sorghum and hardwood exports, and pauses tariffs that have hurt commodities such as…

1. Soybeans, Wheat Higher Overnight on Trade Deal Soybean and wheat futures were higher in overnight trading after the White House released details of the U.S.-China trade agreement struck last week.  China has agreed to remove all retaliatory non-tariff countermeasures taken against the U.S. since March 4, the White House said in a statement released on Saturday.  The Asian nation will purchase at least 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans in the last two months of 2025 and at least 25 million tons of beans in each of the following three years, the statement said.  Beijing will also suspend…

Just before 9:30 a.m. CT, December corn was down 2¢ at $4.29½ per bushel. January soybeans were up 7¼¢ at $11.22½ per bushel. “Corn, soybeans, and wheat are all stronger to start the week as light new-month buying has taken place. Cooling trade tensions with China are a primary reason for this as China bought a reported seven U.S. soybean vessels last week along with some wheat,” said Karl Setzer, partner with Consus Ag Consulting. He continued that U.S. harvest is winding down. “We did see a bump in farmer selling on last week’s rally, but not nearly as much…

By Karl Plume CHICAGO, Oct. 31 (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) said on Friday that it will release several key agriculture reports in November, including a monthly crop supply and demand report that was not issued in October due to the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. NASS will release its crop production and world agricultural supply and demand estimates on November 14, according to a post on its website. The report had been scheduled for November 10, but it was unclear if it would be released since the government has remained largely shuttered since October 1. The report…