In a new Executive Order issued on Saturday, President Donald Trump laid out the importance of ensuring lower food costs for Americans. Under the order, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will each establish task forces to investigate food-related industries to determine whether anti-competitive practices exist in the food supply chains.
USDA's November estimate of the 2025 corn crop average yield was a record, while the U.S. Grain and BioProducts Council reported the crop is of high quality.
Multiple weather systems bring snow to U.S, regions through Tuesday with winds over 60 mph and cold air in the Northern Plains. » More DTN Weather Commentary
The Southern Plains grazing season started out with ample moisture and has moved into more drought-type conditions. A La Nina weather pattern may create mixed winter precipitation.
A Dutch publishing company has issued a retraction for a frequently cited study on the safety of glyphosate. The 25-year-old study has been used by regulators such as EPA in assessing the safety of the herbicide.
The Trump administration said the Supreme Court should hear Bayer's Roundup petition that could end cancer lawsuits, arguing federal pesticide labeling laws preempt state-liability claims.
