House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson “Today’s bipartisan passage of the CLARITY Act marks a historic step forward in delivering clear rules of the road for America’s digital asset ecosystem. This bill delivers on President Trump’s goal of making the United States the crypto capital of the world by providing the regulatory certainty …
Category: Ag News
Jul 17
Jim Pellman Takes Gavel as Chairman of U.S. Wheat Associates at Summer Meeting
Jim Pellman, wheat farmer from McCluskey, ND, took the gavel as chairman of the U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) Board of Directors at the organization’s summer meeting on July 17, 2025, in Boise, ID. “Jim brings a broad skill set in agriculture and wheat production to the USW officer team,” said USW President and CEO …
Jul 17
USDA Accepting Applications for an Agribusiness Trade Mission to Mexico
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is now accepting applications for its upcoming agribusiness trade mission to Mexico City, Mexico, scheduled for November 3–6. U.S. exporters interested in exploring trade opportunities in Mexico’s dynamic agricultural market must apply by Thursday, July 31, 2025. “Strengthening export opportunities for American farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses is a …
Jul 17
2025 Women In Ag Registration & Agenda
The 2025 Women in Ag & Small Business Conference is just around the corner, on August 7th 2025 at the Hilton Garden Inn & Conference Center in Edmond, Oklahoma. There is still time to register before the fee increases on July 23rd! Early Registration fee: $65.00. After July 22, 2025, the Registration fee is $100. …
Jul 17
Ag Groups React To Julie Callahan’s Nomination as USTR’s Chief Ag Negotiator
AFBF Welcomes Callahan Nomination to be Chief Ag NegotiatorAmerican Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall today commended the nomination of Dr. Julie Callahan to be Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of the United States Trade Representative. “Dr. Callahan is a pro with nearly a decade of experience negotiating trade agreements. She understands how important …
Jul 17
Sorghum Experience Oklahoma coming to Dacoma, Oklahoma – 7/29/25
Sorghum Growers Invited to Hands-On Field Day Focused on In-Season Crop ManagementJuly 29, 2025 — Dacoma, Oklahoma Oklahoma agricultural producers are invited to an exclusive field day dedicated to maximizingsorghum production through real-time, in-crop learning. Scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 29, this immersive event will take place in a working sorghum field near Dacoma, …
Jul 17
Trump nominates Julie Callahan to serve as Chief Agricultural Negotiator
President Trump has picked an assistant U.S. Trade Representative to serve as the agency’s chief agricultural negotiator. Julie Callahan, AUSTR for agricultural affairs and commodity policy, was announced as the nominee for the deputy USTR slot on Thursday. Callahan has been with the agency since 2016, serving first as senior director for agricultural affairs, then …
Jul 17
Updating FSA Loans in the Farm Bill
Farmers and Lenders Call for FSA Loan Reforms to Meet Current Ag Needs. In an Article from DTN ag Policy Editor, Chris Clayton is talking about updates to the Farm Bill. Farmers, rural bankers and Farm Credit institutions are increasingly turning to USDA’s Farm Service Agency loan programs, but they all want higher credit limits, …
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