Ag Bull Intel

EPA Weighs Partial Reallocation of Biofuel Waivers Under RFS Rollins criticized for comments on “lower costs, more exports” claim | Food price outlook LINKS  Link: Video: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, Feb. 22 Link: Audio: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, Feb. 22  Updates: Policy/News/Markets, Feb. 26, 2026 UP FRONT TOP STORIES — EPA weighs partial reallocation of biofuel waivers under RFS: Reuters reports the Trump…

Trump’s State of the Union: Tariffs, Economy and National Security Take Center Stage Hartman white paper: GLP-1s reshape food, wellness, and consumer behavior | USTR Greer updates on Trump trade policy, tariff levels, China  LINKS  Link: EPA RVO Proposal Nears — Washington Signals Higher Biofuel          Targets as SRE Policy Takes Center Stage Link: Video: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, Feb. 22…

Soybeans and Trade Concessions Emerge as Potential Trump/Xi Summit Bargaining Chips State of Union address | White House faces timing questions on 15% global tariff order | PLC outlook shows lower payment rates — even with more base acres | USDA still working through final OBBBA guidance — payment limits and AGI rules leave farmers…

U.S. Ends IEEPA Tariff Collections Beginning Feb. 24 China, India, EU respond to U.S. trade policy changes | Farmer Bridge Assistance program payments begin | Year-round E15 push stalls in the House LINKS  : The Week Ahead, Feb. 22: Farm Bill 2.0 Markup Postponed           Due to DC Weather: Video: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, Feb. 22 : Audio: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, Feb. 22…

Farm Bill 2.0 Markup Postponed Due to DC Weather State of Union address | U.S. trade policy update | Texas announces wildfire relief for Panhandle ranchers | Mexico’s most-wanted cartel leader killed in major security operation LINKS  : Weekend Updates, Feb. 21: Trump Raises Global Tariff Rate to         15% Following Supreme Court Ruling : Video: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives,…

$11 billion in one-time payments aimed at supporting row-crop producers ahead of spring planting USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is opening enrollment for the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program, a new $11 billion initiative designed to provide one-time financial relief to row-crop producers facing trade disruptions and elevated production…

2026 U.S. Ag Economic & Foreign Trade Outlook USDA projects moderating costs, shifting acreage, tighter livestock supplies and a deeper ag trade deficit as global competition reshapes the outlook USDA’s Office of the Chief Economist released its 2026 Agricultural Economic & Foreign Trade Outlook (link), laying out a year defined by structural headwinds, modest price…

USDA Projects Smaller Corn Area, Higher Soybean Acres & Crush, Tighter Beef Supplies, and Softer Milk Prices in Early 2026 Outlook Deere raises 2026 outlook as cost cuts offset soft farm equipment demand | U.S. trade deficit widens sharply in December as imports surge LINKS  Link: Video: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, Feb. 13Link: Audio: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, Feb. 13  Updates:…

NCGA Report: Corn in Jeopardy  EPA officially rescinds 2009 endangerment finding | USDA proposes faster line speeds for poultry and pork plants LINKS  Link: Video: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, Feb. 13Link: Audio: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, Feb. 13  Updates: Policy/News/Markets, Feb. 18, 2026 UP FRONT  TOP STORIES — America’s corn crop at riskAn NCGA report warns U.S. corn producers face generational decline…

Smithfield Foods to Build $1.3B South Dakota Pork Plant USDA Outlook Forum | Deere earnings | Walmart earnings | Brown’s comeback bid in Ohio Senate race | FOMC Minutes | GDP | December PCE | Supreme Court reconvenes Friday  LINKS  Link: Weekend Updates: House GOP Releases Farm Bill 2.0,           But Big Hurdles Remain Link: Video: Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives, Feb.…