Republicans on the House Ag Committee are trying to reach agreement on cuts to nutrition assistance and increases in farm bill spending. On this episode of Agri-Pulse Newsmakers, Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, said Democrats will be largely opposed to SNAP cuts to fund a boost to commodity programs. “We can’t…

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA’s downsizing plan due in May could include some consolidation. Recording at the White House Easter Egg Roll, Agri-Pulse Newsmakers asked Rollins about the department’s plans to address bird flu this spring, her thoughts on the timing for trade assistance, and whether she’s confident…

Carla Schultz wants consumers to know food produced by American farmers is safe, whether it’s GMO, organic, or anything in between. The Michigan farmer, direct marketer, and grain merchandiser joined us at Commodity Classic in Denver to talk about bridging the gap between farmers and the general public, working with…

1. Grain, Soybean Futures Decline Overnight Grain and soybean futures were lower in overnight trading as the dollar strengthened and on favorable weather in global growing areas.  The greenback gained 0.2% against a basket of its global counterparts overnight. A stronger dollar makes U.S. goods including agricultural products less attractive…

By Jeff Beach Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s push to “Make America Healthy Again [MAHA]” is making some North Dakota farmers queasy.  Kennedy’s MAHA movement shuns highly processed foods and dyes. But it also includes an attack on oils made from seeds such as sunflowers and…

By Cami Koons Iowa farmers had just over two days suitable for field work last week due to rainy conditions, but the percentages of corn and soybean acres planted remain ahead of average rates, according to the state’s crop progress and condition report. State Climatologist Justin Glisan said Iowa had “an…