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Friday, May 1, 2026 3:33PM CDT
Pseudorabies has been detected in commercial swine in Iowa and Texas for the first time since its 2004 eradication, likely contracted from feral hogs. USDA APHIS and state officials are working to contain the outbreak, stressing the disease poses no food safety risk to consumers.
Friday, May 1, 2026 2:58PM CDT
The Trump administration rejected five farmer nominees to the United Soybean Board -- including four experienced women farmers -- without explanation, raising questions about the White House's role.
Thursday, April 30, 2026 12:33PM CDT
After a contentious day on Wednesday driven primarily by Republican divisions on E15, lawmakers began debating amendments to the farm bill essentially overnight. The House then came back Thursday morning to vote on several amendments and pass the bill. The bill passed with some bipartisan support.
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July corn is down 2 3/4 cents per bushel, July soybeans are down 1 cent, July KC wheat is down 10 3/4 cents, July Chicago wheat is down 7 3/4 cents, and MIAX July Minneapolis wheat is down 0.0475 cents.
The nearby April live cattle contract was the surprise on Wednesday, pushing substantially higher with today being the last day of the contract. The rest of the cattle futures closed mixed. Strong buying interest in hogs surfaced as the recent price weakness was overdone.
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