by Dustin Hoffmann | Jul 17, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $500 million to strengthen the nation’s beef processing capacity through its Strengthening Processing for U.S. Ranchers, or SPUR, program. The funding is aimed at small and midsize meat processors, which USDA...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jul 16, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Artificial intelligence is becoming a larger part of agriculture, but many farmers remain cautious about adopting the technology, according to the latest Purdue University CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. The monthly survey asked producers about artificial intelligence...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jul 15, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Corn growers from across the country are in Washington, D.C., this week for the National Corn Growers Association’s Corn Congress and fly in, where they’re meeting with members of Congress and administration officials to discuss the challenges facing...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jul 14, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Geopolitical tensions continue to influence grain markets as conflicts in both the Middle East and Eastern Europe create uncertainty for global energy and agricultural trade. Ag economist Frayne Olson says the latest developments in the Middle East could have indirect...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Jul 13, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Latin America continues to present new opportunities for U.S. ethanol exports, with established markets remaining strong and several countries expanding their use of biofuels. Marri Tejada, regional director for Latin America with the U.S. Grains and BioProducts...
