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47 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.
- USDA Diesel Aid May Push 2026 Farmer Payments To Record $55.4 Billion · New USDA diesel relief could raise 2026 US government farm payments to a record $55.4 billion.
- Trump Announces $8 Billion Diesel Fuel Aid for Farmers Ahead of Midterms · President Trump announced an $8 billion USDA program to offset diesel costs for farmers during the 2026 harvest season.
- USDA 2025 ARC PLC farm payments reach record $13.8 billion · USDA will issue record $13.8 billion 2025 ARC and PLC farm payments imminently.
- China Buys First US Soybeans Since Trump-Xi Summit · China purchased its first US soybeans since the Trump-Xi summit, totaling 1.3 million tons.
- EPA Proposes Reallocating Small Refinery Exemptions to Protect Biofuel Demand · EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin proposed reallocating 770 million RINs to preserve renewable fuel blending requirements.
- Federal Judge Halts USDA Reorganization Over Congressional Funding Violation · A federal judge ordered USDA to pause reorganization for violating congressional spending directives.
- Trump Beef Import Quota Yields Minimal Supply and Price Relief · Trump administration's beef import quota saw low uptake with negligible impact on retail prices.
- USDA Forecasts Record Soybean Crop, Second Largest Corn Harvest · USDA October report projects record US soybean yields and second largest corn harvest ever.
- USDA Forecasts US Farm Sector Debt To Hit Record $605 Billion In 2026 · USDA projects United States farm sector debt will reach a record $605.1 billion in 2026.
- FTC and USDA Launch Joint Probe into Ag Equipment Market Competition · Federal regulators opened a public inquiry into anticompetitive practices in agricultural equipment markets amid farmer complaints.
- Trump signs order to waive federal tax on dyed diesel for highway use · President Trump signed an executive order waiving federal taxes on dyed diesel for highway use to lower fuel costs.
- Judge Extends Pause on USDA Employee Relocations · A federal judge extended a temporary pause on USDA employee relocations until October 13 while considering an injunction.
- 2018 US Farm Bill expires September 30 as congressional negotiations stall · The United States 2018 Farm Bill expired 30 September with no final replacement agreed.
- US Farmer Aid Expected Delayed Until After Midterm Elections · Additional US farm aid will not reach farmers before spring 2027, lawmakers confirm.
- China cuts US agricultural tariffs while excluding whole soybeans · China agreed tariff reductions for most US farm goods but retained tariffs on whole soybeans.
- ICE Raids Disrupt Kansas Meatpacking, Lower Slaughter Numbers · Heightened ICE operations in Kansas caused employee absences and reduced cattle processing at meatpacking plants.
- Senate Farm Bill Vote Delayed Until After Midterm Elections · Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman says the farm bill will not be voted on before the November election.
- US and China Extend Trade Truce to January Amid Xi's Visit · US and China leaders agreed to extend a trade truce until January 10 while discussing agriculture and tariffs.
- Trump Administration Examines Diesel Export Ban Amid Record Prices · The Trump administration is evaluating a potential diesel export ban to address record-high fuel prices affecting agriculture and trucking.
- Trump Announces Planned US Potash Purchase Deal With Belarus · Donald Trump stated the US is negotiating a potash import deal with Belarus to cut farmer costs.
- China Fails US Farm Purchase Pledge Ahead Of Trump Xi Summit · China missed US agricultural purchase targets except soybeans before the 2026 Xi-Trump summit.
- USDA Reopens New Mexico Border Port for Cattle Trade Amid Screwworm Concerns · The USDA plans to reopen the Santa Teresa, New Mexico, port of entry for cattle imports from Mexico.
- Senate Agriculture Committee advances 2026 Farm Bill on narrow party vote · Senate Ag Committee advanced 2026 Farm Bill 12-11 ahead of uncertain full Senate vote.
- Senate Ag Committee Advances Farm Bill as McConnell Returns · Senate Agriculture Committee moves to vote on the farm bill after Sen. Mitch McConnell returns from illness.
- USDA collects farmer testimony for fertilizer industry anti-competition probe · USDA Deputy Secretary gathered farmer input in Iowa for FTC fertilizer industry investigation.
- Federal Judge Considers Stay Blocking USDA Employee Relocations · A federal judge in San Francisco may pause USDA's relocation plans as unions file a new lawsuit challenging the reorganization.
- Farmers Adopt AI Faster Than Any Other Tech Sector · Global generative AI adoption on farms reached 17% in 2026, driven by economic pressure and operational complexity.
- Rising Diesel Prices Threaten Farm Margins as Harvest Begins · Skyrocketing diesel costs and geopolitical tensions threaten U.S. farm profits just as harvest season begins.
- US farmers, GOP lawmakers warn new Canada tariffs will hurt agriculture · Farmers and farm-state Republicans warn Trump's new 50% tariffs on Canada will raise input costs and hurt agricultural exports.
- Trump Says Brazil, Argentina to Supply Tariff-Free Beef Imports Amid Rancher Backlash · President Trump said tariff-free beef will come from Brazil and Argentina after JBS lobbying, amid rancher backlash.