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 Against the backdrop of a global fuel crisis roiling U.S. agriculture, President Donald Trump faces a jam-packed week of diplomacy, meeting with world leaders at the UN General Assembly in New York and hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington. Against the backdrop of a global fuel crisis roiling U.S. agriculture, President Donald Trump faces a jam-packed week of diplomacy, meeting with world leaders at the UN General Assembly in New York and hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington.

]]> Sun, 20 Sep 2026 08:50:38 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25267-washington-week-ahead-high-stakes-talks-amid-harvest-squeeze http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25267 The Beef Bulk-Up is a three-part series that examines the forces driving U.S. producers’ efforts to create heavier cattle, and what rising weights mean for the future of beef production. The Beef Bulk-Up is a three-part series that examines the forces driving U.S. producers’ efforts to create heavier cattle, and what rising weights mean for the future of beef production.

]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:24:38 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25265-the-beef-bulk-up http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25265 Kevin Karl of the Food Security Leadership Council and former Sen. Jon Tester argue that public data systems underpinning U.S. agriculture are weakening and that without reinvestment, producers risk losing reliable, open information as private platforms fill the gap. Kevin Karl of the Food Security Leadership Council and former Sen. Jon Tester argue that public data systems underpinning U.S. agriculture are weakening and that without reinvestment, producers risk losing reliable, open information as private platforms fill the gap.

]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:07:24 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25264-opinion-the-future-of-agricultural-data-must-remain-public http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25264 In a memo Thursday, USDA Undersecretary of Marketing and Regulatory Programs Dudley Hoskins ordered all federal checkoff programs to align their work with Trump administration priorities "favoring agricultural production, producer profitability, and freedom from ideologically driven mandates.” In a memo Thursday, USDA Undersecretary of Marketing and Regulatory Programs Dudley Hoskins ordered all federal checkoff programs to align their work with Trump administration priorities "favoring agricultural production, producer profitability, and freedom from ideologically driven mandates.” 

]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:08:02 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25263-daybreak-sept-18-checkoffs-get-marching-orders-on-esg http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25263 Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Thursday told the chair of the National Dairy Board and other checkoff organizations to stop several of what she labeled as its environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives, saying they were not aligned with Trump Administration policy. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Thursday told the chair of the National Dairy Board and other checkoff organizations to stop several of what she labeled as its environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives, saying they were not aligned with Trump Administration policy. 

]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:28:49 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25262-rollins-tells-dairy-other-checkoffs-to-halt-esg-initiatives http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25262 Increases in energy prices are likely to drive food prices higher in the coming months, Ricky Volpe, a professor of agribusiness at California Polytechnic State University, said during a briefing with reporters today on FMI-The Food Industry Association’s latest report on grocery store trends and consumer behavior. Increases in energy prices are likely to drive food prices higher in the coming months, Ricky Volpe, a professor of agribusiness at California Polytechnic State University, said during a briefing with reporters today on FMI-The Food Industry Association’s latest report on grocery store trends and consumer behavior.

]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:53:40 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25261-energy-prices-likelky-to-drive-food-prices-higher-expert-says http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25261 The GOP-led Senate Agriculture Committee’s second attempt to advance a farm bill succeeded Wednesday. However, lack of support from Democrats portends future negotiation battles as farm-state lawmakers from both sides of the aisle seek to the legislation over the finish line. The GOP-led Senate Agriculture Committee’s second attempt to advance a farm bill succeeded Wednesday. However, lack of support from Democrats portends future negotiation battles as farm-state lawmakers from both sides of the aisle seek to the legislation over the finish line.

]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:28:36 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25260-daybreak-sept-17-senate-ag-advances-farm-bill-but-floor-fights-loom http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25260 The House passed Russian sanctions legislation that would give the President Donald Trump broad new tariff authority. The bill now heads to the president for his signature. The House passed Russian sanctions legislation that would give the President Donald Trump broad new tariff authority. The bill now heads to the president for his signature. 

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:17:06 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25259-house-passes-russia-sanctions-bill-giving-trump-new-tariff-authority http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25259 Members of the House Agriculture Committee focused Wednesday on ways to strengthen demand for U.S. agricultural products, with lawmakers and witnesses pointing to domestic markets, exports, processing capacity and new uses for farm commodities as potential areas for growth. Members of the House Agriculture Committee focused Wednesday on ways to strengthen demand for U.S. agricultural products, with lawmakers and witnesses pointing to domestic markets, exports, processing capacity and new uses for farm commodities as potential areas for growth. 

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:43:09 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25258-house-ag-committee-examines-new-markets-trade-and-challenges-as-farmers-face-continued-economic-pressure http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25258 The Senate Ag Committee advanced a farm bill on Wednesday, setting it up for potential passage by the full chamber and then negotiations with the House for a final bill. The Senate Ag Committee advanced a farm bill on Wednesday, setting it up for potential passage by the full chamber and then negotiations with the House for a final bill. 

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:30:01 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25257-senate-ag-passes-farm-bill-along-party-lines-amid-gop-drama http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25257 Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., asks President Donald Trump to use next week's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping to secure a clear timeline for Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans. He also raises concerns about increasing U.S. competition with South America in the world's ag market. Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., asks President Donald Trump to use next week's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping to secure a clear timeline for Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans. He also raises concerns about increasing U.S. competition with South America in the world's ag market. 

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:06:15 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25256-trump-urged-by-rep-davis-to-secure-china-soy-pledge-with-xi http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25256 Senate Agriculture Committee Republicans are expected to advance their version of the farm bill today, though Boozman's goal of bipartisan support looks unlikely. Senate Agriculture Committee Republicans are expected to advance their version of the farm bill today, though Boozman's goal of bipartisan support looks unlikely.

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:23:40 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25255-daybreak-sept-16-farm-bill-back-for-senate-committee-vote http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25255 Steve Kuiper of the Iowa Corn Growers Association argues that federal agencies must be held accountable to treat investigations into fertilizer monopolies as an urgent priority rather than a symbolic gesture to appease farmers. Steve Kuiper of the Iowa Corn Growers Association argues that federal agencies must be held accountable to treat investigations into fertilizer monopolies as an urgent priority rather than a symbolic gesture to appease farmers.

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:48:30 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25240-opinion-farmers-are-fed-up-with-fertilizer-companies-taking-advantage-of-our-farms http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25240 Members of the Senate and House appear to be divided over the correct approach to bringing Canada back to the negotiating table to end the U.S.-Canada trade war. Members of the Senate and House appear to be divided over the correct approach to bringing Canada back to the negotiating table to end the U.S.-Canada trade war.

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:12:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25253-lawmakers-divided-on-canadian-import-bans-effectiveness http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25253 Farmers and biofuel producers say the so-called book-and-claim method for carbon accounting under 45Z is crucial for ag producers to get maximum value out of the tax credit. Farmers and biofuel producers say the so-called book-and-claim method for carbon accounting under 45Z is crucial for ag producers to get maximum value out of the tax credit. 

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:11:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25246-why-ag-groups-want-book-and-claim-system-for-45z-biofuel-credit http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25246 U.S. trade tensions are spurring concern over potential impact on the biofuel industry. U.S. trade tensions are spurring concern over potential impact on the biofuel industry. 

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:10:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25251-us-trade-war-with-canada-and-beyond-triggers-biofuel-worries http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25251 Meatpackers, retailers and consumers are increasingly being forced to adapt as growing cattle carcass sizes reshape how much meat each cut yields. The trend has left retailers puzzling over how to plate increasingly larger ribeyes and strip loins. Meatpackers, retailers and consumers are increasingly being forced to adapt as growing cattle carcass sizes reshape how much meat each cut yields. The trend has left retailers puzzling over how to plate increasingly larger ribeyes and strip loins.

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:09:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25247-the-beef-bulk-up-meat-cuts-get-larger-but-create-challenges-for-presentation-and-processing http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25247 President Donald Trump said he would lift U.S. levies on Irish whiskey, per White House pool reports. Trump was invited to present a trophy at the Irish Open golf tournament Sunday, during which he made a speech unveiling the surprise tariff announcement. President Donald Trump said he would lift U.S. levies on Irish whiskey, per White House pool reports. Trump was invited to present a trophy at the Irish Open golf tournament Sunday, during which he made a speech unveiling the surprise tariff announcement.

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:08:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25245-white-house-to-drop-irish-whiskey-tariffs http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25245 A federal judge has paused USDA’s reorganization and most associated employee relocations until Oct. 2 as part of a lawsuit brought by federal employee unions and allied parties. A federal judge has paused USDA’s reorganization and most associated employee relocations until Oct. 2 as part of a lawsuit brought by federal employee unions and allied parties.

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:07:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25243-usda-reorganization-paused-until-oct-2-as-judge-considers-injunction-request http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25243 A wide-ranging report released by a group of House Democrats recommends increased ag research funding, expanded access to credit for farmers, and streamlined regulatory approval for biotech solutions. A wide-ranging report released by a group of House Democrats recommends increased ag research funding, expanded access to credit for farmers, and streamlined regulatory approval for biotech solutions.

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:06:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25244-house-dems-report-outlines-policy-recommendations-for-ag-rural-communities http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25244 The Agriculture Department is making $175 million available to rural electric cooperatives through a new program designed to support nuclear power development and improve electric transmission infrastructure. The Agriculture Department is making $175 million available to rural electric cooperatives through a new program designed to support nuclear power development and improve electric transmission infrastructure.

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:05:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25252-usda-launches-program-to-support-nuclear-power-transmission-in-rural-areas http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25252 The Department of Health and Human Services hires Jacqueline Thomas as the deputy assistant secretary for strategic communications. The Corn Refiners Association has named Paul Noe as its next president and CEO, with Noe set to join the organization Oct 1 before assuming the role in February. Josh Morton's position was expanded by Nestlé to include sustainability as head of corporate affairs and sustainability for zone Americas. The Department of Health and Human Services hires Jacqueline Thomas as the deputy assistant secretary for strategic communications. The Corn Refiners Association has named Paul Noe as its next president and CEO, with Noe set to join the organization Oct 1 before assuming the role in February. Josh Morton's position was expanded by Nestlé to include sustainability as head of corporate affairs and sustainability for zone Americas.

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:04:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25249-farm-hands-on-the-potomac-corn-refiners-association-names-noe-as-ceo-mortons-position-expanded-by-nestle-ace-names-lamberty-new-chief-strategy-officer http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25249 California and the U.S. Southwest are expecting “a doozy” of an El Niño winter, with rainfall levels rivaling some of the wettest winters in history. The storms could cause widespread flooding but also improve reservoir levels and benefit rangeland, pastures and fall-sown crops such as winter wheat. California and the U.S. Southwest are expecting “a doozy” of an El Niño winter, with rainfall levels rivaling some of the wettest winters in history. The storms could cause widespread flooding but also improve reservoir levels and benefit rangeland, pastures and fall-sown crops such as winter wheat.

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:03:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25248-a-doozy-record-breaking-el-nino-bearing-down-on-california http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25248 California’s average price for diesel fuel has topped $8 a gallon in recent days, just as growers are harvesting a multitude of crops. The immediate impact on growers depends on the commodity, but the increase is likely to have long-term effects on food prices. California’s average price for diesel fuel has topped $8 a gallon in recent days, just as growers are harvesting a multitude of crops. The immediate impact on growers depends on the commodity, but the increase is likely to have long-term effects on food prices.

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:02:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25250-californias-diesel-price-spike-to-have-short-term-long-term-impacts http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25250 California's State Water Resources Control Board remains "committed" to the final Bay-Delta Plan it unveiled in August. The agency says it will take criticism from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and Westlands Water District into account when it considers adopting the plan next month. California's State Water Resources Control Board remains "committed" to the final Bay-Delta Plan it unveiled in August. The agency says it will take criticism from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and Westlands Water District into account when it considers adopting the plan next month.

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:01:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25242-california-remains-committed-to-bay-delta-plan-update http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25242 Ryan Wyckoff has joined Syngenta’s turf and ornamental team as the Pacific Northwest territory manager. The Organic Trade Association hired Colin O’Neil as senior vice president of public affairs. James Knupp has been hired by the Torrey Advisory Group as member and events manager. Ryan Wyckoff has joined Syngenta’s turf and ornamental team as the Pacific Northwest territory manager. The Organic Trade Association hired Colin O’Neil as senior vice president of public affairs. James Knupp has been hired by the Torrey Advisory Group as member and events manager.

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25254-farm-hands-west-ryan-wyckoff-has-joined-syngenta-organic-trade-association-hired-colin-oneil-james-knupp-has-been-hired-by-torrey-advisory-group http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25254 California is moving to block Corteva’s planned spinoff of its seed business, arguing the company is trying to shield billions in assets from PFAS liability. Corteva said it will “vigorously defend” the separation. California is moving to block Corteva’s planned spinoff of its seed business, arguing the company is trying to shield billions in assets from PFAS liability. Corteva said it will “vigorously defend” the separation.

]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:47:57 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25241-california-seeks-order-to-stop-corteva-spinoff http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25241 The outlook for a Senate Agriculture Committee farm bill brightened considerably on Monday after Sen. Mitch McConnell cast his first vote on the Senate floor since June. The outlook for a Senate Agriculture Committee farm bill brightened considerably on Monday after Sen. Mitch McConnell cast his first vote on the Senate floor since June.

]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:49:15 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25239-daybreak-sept-15-cra-gets-new-leader http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25239 Chris Young of the American Association of Meat Processors argues that Prop 12’s ripple effects fall heavily on small processors who lack the resources to navigate a patchwork of state requirements and says the farm bill is the place for Congress to provide a workable solution. Chris Young of the American Association of Meat Processors argues that Prop 12’s ripple effects fall heavily on small processors who lack the resources to navigate a patchwork of state requirements and says the farm bill is the place for Congress to provide a workable solution.

]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:26:21 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25232-opinion-the-small-businesses-missing-from-the-prop-12-debate http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25232 The Corn Refiners Association has chosen a new CEO to replace longtime leader John Bode. The Corn Refiners Association has chosen a new CEO to replace longtime leader John Bode.

]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25238-corn-refiners-association-chooses-a-new-ceo http://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/25238