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President Trump Nominates Greg Ibach for USDA Undersecretary for Trade Post

President Trump Nominates Greg Ibach for USDA Undersecretary for Trade Post

President Trump has nominated Greg Ibach to serve as the USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. Ibach previously held the position of Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs during President Trump's first term. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins has endorsed Ibach, citing his leadership and understanding of the agricultural industry and global marketplace. If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Ibach would succeed Luke Lindberg, who has transitioned to a leadership role with the UN World Food Program. Lindberg is credited by Rollins for his contributions to expanding market access, reducing the trade deficit, and increasing agricultural exports. Before his tenure at the USDA, Ibach served as Nebraska’s longest-serving agriculture director from 2005 to 2017 and is recognized as a fifth-generation farmer and rancher, having been inducted into the Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement.
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How will Georgia's farmers vote? Peanut commissioner chooses blue

How will Georgia's farmers vote? Peanut commissioner chooses blue

Georgia farmers are facing increasing pressures from diesel prices to imported beef ahead of the November midterms. Could they want new leadership?
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Drought Persists Across U.S. Cattle Regions

Drought Persists Across U.S. Cattle Regions

The Central Plains and Western United States are experiencing significant drought conditions in 2026, with over 80% of the U.S. cattle inventory located in areas classified as abnormally dry or worse. Super El Niño conditions have yet to provide relief, exacerbating challenges for ranchers. Hay prices have surged by $150-$200 per ton in the past two months, increasing operational costs for cattle producers. Additionally, political interventions, such as tariff reductions on beef imports, are influencing market dynamics. These factors are contributing to heightened volatility in cattle markets as Q4 begins, with producers facing tough decisions regarding herd management and financial sustainability.
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U.S. unemployment claims dip to 197,000, lowest since mid-July

U.S. unemployment claims dip to 197,000, lowest since mid-July

The number of people applying for U.S. unemployment benefits dipped last week to the lowest level since mid-July as layoffs remain low and and most American workers enjoy job security
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President Trump Suspends Countervailing Duties on Moroccan Phosphate Fertilizer Amid Emergency Declaration

President Trump Suspends Countervailing Duties on Moroccan Phosphate Fertilizer Amid Emergency Declaration

On June 29, 2026, President Trump declared an emergency and authorized the Secretary of Commerce to suspend the collection of countervailing duties (CVDs) on phosphate fertilizer imported from Morocco. These duties, which offset foreign subsidies, had been in effect since 2021. The decision was made under Section 318(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930. This action follows a period where U.S. prices for certain phosphate fertilizers surged to their highest levels since September 2025, particularly after a U.S. conflict with Iran in February 2026. The suspension applies specifically to Moroccan phosphate fertilizer, not Russian imports, which also faced CVDs. The U.S. Department of Commerce has since issued instructions for importers seeking duty-free entry, and several requests have already been granted.
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USDA Announces Fiscal Year 2027 Sugar Loan Rates and Marketing Allocations, Reallocates FY 2026 Quotas

USDA Announces Fiscal Year 2027 Sugar Loan Rates and Marketing Allocations, Reallocates FY 2026 Quotas

USDA Announces Fiscal Year 2027 Sugar Loan Rates and Marketing Allocations, Reallocates FY 2026 Quotas
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USDA Purchases 28 Million Pounds of California Walnuts to Support Domestic Food Programs

USDA Purchases 28 Million Pounds of California Walnuts to Support Domestic Food Programs

USDA Purchases 28 Million Pounds of California Walnuts to Support Domestic Food Programs
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Trading Day: Blue Monday

Trading Day: Blue Monday

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, Sept 28 (Reuters) - The global bond slump accelerated on Monday, pushing yields to new, multi-decade highs, as oil prices rallied after US President Donald Trump rejected a peace proposal from Iran.
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Ranchers cheer as Mexican cattle cross US border after 16-month halt

Ranchers cheer as Mexican cattle cross US border after 16-month halt

The renewal of cattle imports from Mexico are being celebrated after a 16 month-long pause in imports because of New World screwworm infestations in Mexico.
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Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief, Tehran says ready for talks

Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief, Tehran says ready for talks

Sept 29 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump said he has offered Iran nothing to end the war, rejecting media reports that cited US officials saying he was willing to ease sanctions and release frozen funds for "concrete" steps regarding Iran's nuclear programme. "This is untrue.
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Pope Leo says concerns about AI doom are not 'fake news'

Pope Leo says concerns about AI doom are not 'fake news'

ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Pope Leo on Monday said concerns that artificial intelligence could destroy the world are not "fake news" and should be taken seriously, in an apparent rebuke of US President Donald Trump.
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Asian stocks mostly fall after Wall Street losses and oil prices rise

Asian stocks mostly fall after Wall Street losses and oil prices rise

Asian shares have mostly declined following Wall Street losses, and U.S. Treasury yields steadied after reaching their highest in roughly two decades