The International Dairy Foods Association recently released its updated Dairy Delivers report, showcasing the U.S. dairy industry’s immense economic and social impact. The 2025 analysis reveals that dairy supports more than 3.05 million American jobs, provides $197.6 billion in wages, and contributes nearly $780 billion in total economic impact. Additionally,…

1. Wheat, Corn Futures Drop on Improved Conditions Wheat and corn futures plunged in overnight trading after the condition of U.S. crops improved more than anticipated.  About 54% of the winter wheat crop was rated good or excellent at the start of the week, up from 52% a week earlier,…

By Ryan Hanrahan CNBC’s Jeff Cox reported that “the U.S. deficit with its global trading partners tumbled by the largest amount on record in April as companies and consumers no longer rushed to get imports ahead of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.” “Following a record-breaking surge in the trade imbalance, the…

By Kylie Madry June 6 (Reuters) – Progressing trade negotiations between the U.S. and Vietnam could significantly diminish Argentina’s substantial share of Vietnam’s corn and soymeal import market, the Rosario grains exchange said in a report on Friday. Argentina is currently Vietnam’s leading grains supplier, accounting for more than 50% of its…

A woman from Central Georgia is facing federal charges after allegedly orchestrating a scheme to steal more than $375,000 from Perdue Farms by billing the company for the labor of nonexistent workers. According to a charging document from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia, Ashley Moore…

By Heather Schlitz CHICAGO, June 6 (Reuters) – A biological sample that a Chinese researcher was accused of smuggling into the United States and that prosecutors cast as a “dangerous biological pathogen” is a common type of fungus already widespread in U.S. crop fields that likely poses little risk to food safety,…