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Thursday, May 1, 2025 6:57PM CDT A new policy memo at USDA states larger Farm Service Agency loans now will need approval from the Office of the Secretary and be cleared by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) before producers can receive the money. Based on a review of farm loans, at least $1.7 billion would need DOGE's sign-off.
Thursday, May 1, 2025 4:40PM CDT The U.S. and Mexico reached an agreement to keep ports open for livestock imports despite New World Screwworm outbreak concerns. Mexico committed to eliminating restrictions on USDA aircraft and waiving customs duties on eradication equipment.
Thursday, May 1, 2025 9:12AM CDT South Dakota ranchers Charles and Heather Maude were facing federal theft charges over a fence line dispute with the U.S. Forest Service that involved a center pivot on their ground that crossed over into government land. The Trump administration has dropped the charges and used the case to point to extreme government overreach.
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Chris Clayton
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Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, told members of the North American Agricultural Journalists on Tuesday that he plans to integrate updates to... [Read Full Blog]
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An upper-level low-pressure center will slowly meander through the middle of the country next week. Some heavy rain will be possible for the southern half of the Plains.
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"Superagency: What Could Possibly Go Right with Our AI Future" is a thought-provoking antidote to the angst so many feel about the rise of artificial intelligence.
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DTN Market Headlines
July corn is up 1/4 cent per bushel, July soybeans are up 2 3/4 cents, July KC wheat is up 6 1/4 cents, July Chicago wheat is up 5 cents and July Minneapolis wheat is up 6 1/2 cents.
There is no ceiling on cash as packers aggressively purchase cattle. They were short-bought and may remain that way as they may buy only what they need. Hog futures were mixed at the close Thursday as traders seemed uncertain of which way the market would move in the near term.
 
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