U.S. corn exports have been a roller coaster in recent years. During the 2020/21 marketing year, Chinese buyers surprised the agricultural commodity market by purchasing a lot of U.S. corn. That year, 2.7 billion bushels were exported (Figure 1). By 2022/23, however, exports fell to just 1.7...

Indonesia, the world’s fourth most-populous country (270 million), has become an important trading partner due to the size of its population and rising food demand, the USDA said in an attaché report. 

California walnuts are shedding their traditional image and emerging as a must-have ingredient for health-conscious young consumers. The California Walnut Board & Commission has launched its bold new “Feel Good” campaign – an integrated marketing effort designed to drive consumer demand and...

After a 218-214 vote, the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) headed directly to President Trump’s desk for signature where he officially signed it into law on July 4th.

Argentina, the world’s largest exporter of soybean oil and meal, has completed its 2024/25 soybean harvest. The final output is 50.3 million metrics tons, up 100,000 tons from the previous season, according to the Buenos Aires Grains Exchange. The country’s highest soybean output on record was 60.8...

Chief Economist Krista Swanson with the National Corn Growers Association says a new study shows corn farming is a major driver of the U.S. economy.

Rain that produced grass is allowing beef producers to keep more females on the farm. It could be a signal that cattle herd rebuilding is underway in the U.S. 

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and its member company leaders recently released a comprehensive whitepaper detailing how advancements in technology have revolutionized the cultivation of specialty crops and enhanced efficiency, sustainability, and productivity.

In this episode, we brought the entire AgTruckTrader Pro Rodeo Team together to kick off summer the right way. From horse trailers to bull rides, dumpster runs to diaper changes, we’re covering much of the behind-the-scenes chaos and camaraderie that make up life on the rodeo trail. Be sure to...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed record-breaking Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) for 2026 and 2027 under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), marking a significant step forward in U.S. energy policy and a substantial victory for American farmers and the biofuels...

According to the sixth edition of RaboResearch’s global grains and oilseeds map, grains and oilseeds (G&O) trade continues to grow steadily and reached around 880 million metric tons in 2023/24, with an estimated value of $330 billion.

China has approved 106 new U.S. pork and poultry plants to export eligible products produced on or after June 12, Chinese Customs said in a notice on its website, which was when the approval was issued.

U.S. yogurt production hit a record 4.9 billion pounds in 2024, driven by growing protein demand. Major investments in yogurt facilities signal a bright future for dairy farmers. Demand for foods high in protein continues to grow as America’s population ages and people want to develop leaner,...

To get their whole milk and 2 percent products back into the nation’s schools, dairy farmers may have to accept some competition from non-dairy alternatives.

The Dean of Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine says a national shortage of veterinarians continues to impact rural communities.