Agri-Pulse is a trusted source in Washington, D.C., with the largest editorial team focused on food, fuel, fiber and farm policy coverage. Agri-Pulse presents a balanced perspective on a wide variety of issues. https://www.agri-pulse.com/rss/articles Corn futures plummeted on Friday after the latest U.S. crop report showed sharply higher-than-expected yields, stoking concern over excess supply. Corn futures plummeted on Friday after the latest U.S. crop report showed sharply higher-than-expected yields, stoking concern over excess supply. 

]]> Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:38:49 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25361-us-soy-harvest-seen-as-biggest-ever-corn-second-largest http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25361 Supply and demand for corn, soybeans and wheat are top of mind today, with USDA's October WASDE set for release at noon EST. The report hits amid concern over U.S. corn exports. Sales are behind last year’s pace, with last week’s export sales of 769 million bushels lagging the year-ago period by 34%, StoneX economist Mike Castle says. Supply and demand for corn, soybeans and wheat are top of mind today, with USDA's October WASDE set for release at noon EST. The report hits amid concern over U.S. corn exports. Sales are behind last year’s pace, with last week’s export sales of 769 million bushels lagging the year-ago period by 34%, StoneX economist Mike Castle says.

]]> Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:54:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25358-daybreak-oct-9-wasde-on-the-way-today http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25358 Battleground districts in Iowa, Michigan and North Carolina are among a whopping 18 U.S. House races shifting in favor of Democrats, a top election forecaster said on Friday. Battleground districts in Iowa, Michigan and North Carolina are among a whopping 18 U.S. House races shifting in favor of Democrats, a top election forecaster said on Friday. 

]]> Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:45:11 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25360-copy-of-iowa-races-are-among-18-shifting-in-democrats-favor-cook-says http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25360 California Gov. Gavin Newsom is unimpressed with the idea of allowing the use of dyed diesel on highways, despite requests from the California Farm Bureau. California Gov. Gavin Newsom is unimpressed with the idea of allowing the use of dyed diesel on highways, despite requests from the California Farm Bureau.

]]> Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25357-despite-cafbs-overtures-newsom-resists-red-diesel-on-roads http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25357 A new study finds ethanol is a "promising drop-in option for methanol-fueled vessels." A new study finds ethanol is a "promising drop-in option for methanol-fueled vessels." 

]]> Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:49:21 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25356-ethanol-a-promising-for-methanol-powered-vessels-study-says http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25356 Jessie Bough of PERC's Conservation Innovation Lab argues that farms are disappearing under financial pressure, and conservation tools that help keep working lands economically viable could be one of the most effective ways to preserve both agriculture and open space for future generations. Jessie Bough of PERC's Conservation Innovation Lab argues that farms are disappearing under financial pressure, and conservation tools that help keep working lands economically viable could be one of the most effective ways to preserve both agriculture and open space for future generations.

]]> Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:19:18 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25355-opinion-want-to-conserve-land-help-keep-farmers-on-it http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25355 A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the federal government challenging Michigan’s cage-free egg law, concluding the government could not show it was injured by enactment of the law. A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the federal government challenging Michigan’s cage-free egg law, concluding the government could not show it was injured by enactment of the law.

]]> Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:48:47 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25354-judge-dismisses-feds-lawsuit-over-michigan-cage-free-egg-law http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25354 Members of the Four Corners of the agriculture committees have agreed to re-engage on staff discussions that could lead to a potential conference committee report after the mid-term elections, Agri-Pulse has learned. Members of the Four Corners of the agriculture committees have agreed to re-engage on staff discussions that could lead to a potential conference committee report after the mid-term elections, Agri-Pulse has learned.

]]> Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:24:53 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25352-daybreak-oct-8-farm-bill-odds-look-better http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25352 AJ Munger, a South Dakota rancher, argues that the RANCH Act offers the clearest path to rebuilding a drought‑thinned herd and easing long‑term beef prices by converting marginal cropland to grass and giving ranchers the stability to expand. AJ Munger, a South Dakota rancher, argues that the RANCH Act offers the clearest path to rebuilding a drought‑thinned herd and easing long‑term beef prices by converting marginal cropland to grass and giving ranchers the stability to expand.

]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:35:54 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25350-if-america-wants-more-beef-it-needs-more-grass http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25350 As diesel prices have climbed over the past year, Montana truck driver Trent Stoltz has been puzzling over whether to charge his customers more, knowing that raising rates too much could send them looking for another hauler. As diesel prices have climbed over the past year, Montana truck driver Trent Stoltz has been puzzling over whether to charge his customers more, knowing that raising rates too much could send them looking for another hauler.

]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:14:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25345-high-diesel-prices-squeeze-farmers-truckers-as-officials-move-to-blunt-costs http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25345 Biofuel producers, oil refiners and farmers are closely watching the Trump administration and Congress for next moves impacting small refinery exemptions under the Renewable Fuel Standard. Biofuel producers, oil refiners and farmers are closely watching the Trump administration and Congress for next moves impacting small refinery exemptions under the Renewable Fuel Standard. 

]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:13:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25336-trumps-diesel-order-spurs-new-round-of-fuel-policy-clashes http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25336 Agri-Pulse founder Sara Wyant caught up with USDA Undersecretary for Rural Development Glen Smith last week to discuss his vision for one of the agency’s largest mission areas, which includes everything from rural housing to hospitals, rural business loans, wastewater treatment, building domestic fertilizer capacity and more. Agri-Pulse founder Sara Wyant caught up with USDA Undersecretary for Rural Development Glen Smith last week to discuss his vision for one of the agency’s largest mission areas, which includes everything from rural housing to hospitals, rural business loans, wastewater treatment, building domestic fertilizer capacity and more.

]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:11:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25339-seven-questions-for-usda-undersecretary-for-rural-development-glen-smith http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25339 Lawmakers have introduced several hemp regulation bills. Agri-Pulse speaks with industry experts about the lame-duck session. Lawmakers have introduced several hemp regulation bills. Agri-Pulse speaks with industry experts about the lame-duck session.

]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:10:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25347-many-proposals-in-the-race-for-hemp-regulation http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25347 The fight over wolves has entered a new phase with the issuance of a new executive order. The fight over wolves has entered a new phase with the issuance of a new executive order.

]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:09:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25341-ranchers-look-to-executive-order-for-wolf-relief http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25341 A new experimental hunting season for black-bellied whistling ducks in Louisiana could provide relief to rice farmers who are experiencing crop damage from the growing waterfowl population. A new experimental hunting season for black-bellied whistling ducks in Louisiana could provide relief to rice farmers who are experiencing crop damage from the growing waterfowl population.

]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:08:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25343-new-duck-hunting-season-offers-potential-tool-for-louisiana-rice-farmers http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25343 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is warning Texas growers, nurseries and homeowners about the spread of the short-spined thrips, an invasive insect that was confirmed in the state in late 2025. Scientifically known as Thrips parvispinus had been collected off hibiscus and pepper plants around the Dallas area. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is warning Texas growers, nurseries and homeowners about the spread of the short-spined thrips, an invasive insect that was confirmed in the state in late 2025. Scientifically known as Thrips parvispinus had been collected off hibiscus and pepper plants around the Dallas area. 

]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:07:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25344-texas-a-and-m-releases-guidance-on-invasive-short-spined-thrips http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25344 The U.S. Department of Agriculture is directing an additional $500,000 to Louisiana State University to support research into the pasture mealybug, an invasive insect that has emerged as a concern for Louisiana’s sugarcane industry. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is directing an additional $500,000 to Louisiana State University to support research into the pasture mealybug, an invasive insect that has emerged as a concern for Louisiana’s sugarcane industry.

]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:06:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25310-usda-gives-lsu-additional-500-000-to-study-pasture-mealybug http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25310 Joel Leftwich will join Idealyst Innovation as executive vice president of policy innovation and director of the Center for American Food Power. Robert Haus has joined Vylor as state government and industry affairs leader. General Mills named Dana McNabb as CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2027, succeeding Jeff Harmening. Joel Leftwich will join Idealyst Innovation as executive vice president of policy innovation and director of the Center for American Food Power. Robert Haus has joined Vylor as state government and industry affairs leader. General Mills named Dana McNabb as CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2027, succeeding Jeff Harmening. 

]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:05:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25342-farm-hands-on-the-potomac-joel-leftwich-joins-idealyst-innovation-robert-haus-goes-to-vylor-general-mills-names-dana-mcnabb-as-ceo http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25342 Gov. Gavin Newsom last week signed AB 2646 by Asm. Maggy Krell, D-Sacramento, which will set a new minimum wage of $19.75 an hour for certain farmworkers. The bill was opposed by a veritable who’s-who of agricultural groups, which say the legislation risks accelerating the loss of ag production in California. Gov. Gavin Newsom last week signed AB 2646 by Asm. Maggy Krell, D-Sacramento, which will set a new minimum wage of $19.75 an hour for certain farmworkers. The bill was opposed by a veritable who’s-who of agricultural groups, which say the legislation risks accelerating the loss of ag production in California.

]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:04:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25337-groups-say-new-wage-law-will-increase-costs http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25337 California is developing a certification and official label for non-ultraprocessed foods, stepping out ahead of a federal effort to define what ultraprocessed foods are. Some industry experts say the state’s move could cause complications for food manufacturers. California is developing a certification and official label for non-ultraprocessed foods, stepping out ahead of a federal effort to define what ultraprocessed foods are. Some industry experts say the state’s move could cause complications for food manufacturers.

]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:03:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25340-california-steps-out-front-in-targeting-ultraprocessed-food http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25340 The California Department of Water Resources’ flood operations team is coordinating closely with cities and counties across the state, holding a series of regional workshops while also stockpiling flood-fighting materials at 68 locations, the agency reports. The DWR is also working to step up groundwater recharge projects. The California Department of Water Resources’ flood operations team is coordinating closely with cities and counties across the state, holding a series of regional workshops while also stockpiling flood-fighting materials at 68 locations, the agency reports. The DWR is also working to step up groundwater recharge projects.

]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:02:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25346-as-el-nino-strengthens-california-preps-for-flooding-groundwater-recharge http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25346 The fifth annual Farm Robotics Challenge will enable students from middle school through graduate school to enter agricultural automation projects and compete for prizes. The contest is held each year by the University of California and USDA. The fifth annual Farm Robotics Challenge will enable students from middle school through graduate school to enter agricultural automation projects and compete for prizes. The contest is held each year by the University of California and USDA.

]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:01:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25338-teams-signing-up-for-fifth-farm-robotics-challenge http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25338 Robert Haus has joined Vylor as state government and industry affairs leader. Shawna Severson has been named executive vice president of the Montana Grain Growers Association. Adam Caldecott has been appointed CEO and president of Good Food Holdings, effective Oct. 5. Robert Haus has joined Vylor as state government and industry affairs leader. Shawna Severson has been named executive vice president of the Montana Grain Growers Association. Adam Caldecott has been appointed CEO and president of Good Food Holdings, effective Oct. 5.

]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25348-farm-hands-west http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25348 In a bid to lower historically high diesel prices, President Donald Trump signs an order allowing use of tax-exempt, off-road diesel on highways. In a bid to lower historically high diesel prices, President Donald Trump signs an order allowing use of tax-exempt, off-road diesel on highways. 

]]> Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:08:57 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25335-trump-signs-order-allowing-tax-free-diesel-use-on-highways http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25335 President Donald Trump is poised to announce steps on Monday aimed at lowering high fuel prices, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says. President Donald Trump is poised to announce steps on Monday aimed at lowering high fuel prices, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says. 

]]> Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:46:27 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25334-trump-poised-to-act-on-fuel-prices-monday-rollins-says http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25334 The national average for a gallon of gasoline and diesel fell last week as crude oil prices cooled, though costs at the pump remain the highest ever for this time of year, with midterm elections less than a month away. The national average for a gallon of gasoline and diesel fell last week as crude oil prices cooled, though costs at the pump remain the highest ever for this time of year, with midterm elections less than a month away. 

]]> Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:07:49 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25333-daybreak-oct-5-trump-says-no-to-diesel-export-ban http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25333 Amanda Marie Green, the Democratic nominee for Florida’s 2nd Congressional District, argues that American farmers and ranchers have been hit with rising costs, shrinking federal support and a weakened domestic herd, only to face a foreign beef deal that she says undercuts producers when they need stability to rebuild. Amanda Marie Green, the Democratic nominee for Florida’s 2nd Congressional District, argues that American farmers and ranchers have been hit with rising costs, shrinking federal support and a weakened domestic herd, only to face a foreign beef deal that she says undercuts producers when they need stability to rebuild.

]]> Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:51:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25332-opinion-who-wins-when-american-farmers-lose http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25332 Senate Ag Committee leaders say it's important to get a farm bill passed this year, meaning that talks need to happen over the next five weeks during a congressional recess. But a partisan impasse over SNAP cost sharing for states threatens to derail those efforts. Senate Ag Committee leaders say it's important to get a farm bill passed this year, meaning that talks need to happen over the next five weeks during a congressional recess. But a partisan impasse over SNAP cost sharing for states threatens to derail those efforts. 

]]> Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:12:18 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25330-senate-ag-leaders-press-for-farm-bill-talks-as-snap-feud-threatens-passage http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25330 With average state diesel prices up a whopping 77% from a year ago, Indiana farmers this week got the green light to use red-dyed, tax-exempt farm diesel on highways. With average state diesel prices up a whopping 77% from a year ago, Indiana farmers this week got the green light to use red-dyed, tax-exempt farm diesel on highways.

]]> Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:40:18 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25329-daybreak-oct-2-indiana-allows-use-of-tax-exempt-diesel http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25329 Amid a historic surge in fuel prices, Indiana is the latest U.S. state to allow farmers to temporarily use off-road, tax exempt diesel on highways as they haul freshly harvested crops to market. Amid a historic surge in fuel prices, Indiana is the latest U.S. state to allow farmers to temporarily use off-road, tax exempt diesel on highways as they haul freshly harvested crops to market. 

]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:06:46 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25328-indiana-is-latest-state-to-allow-farm-diesel-on-highways http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25328