ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Nov. 1 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2025: * * * ASA Celebrates U.S.-China Announcement The American Soybean Association (ASA) appreciates President Trump and his administration for prioritizing America's farmers in today's announcement regarding U.S.-China trade. After months of stalled purchases and uncertainty, this is a very positive development for soybean farmers who rely on open markets. "Today's announcement is  more PR

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, Nov. 1 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news on Oct. 31, 2025: * * * Corn Growers Call on EPA to Reallocate Ethanol Waivers for Small Refineries The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) today called on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reallocate 100% of its waivers for small refineries through a supplemental rule-making process. "A strong, transparent, and balanced RFS remains a cornerstone of America's agricultural and en more PR

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, Nov. 1 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news on Oct. 31, 2025: * * * Corn Growers Outline Trade Barriers in Comments to USTR To eliminate trade barriers and open new markets for corn farmers, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) filed comments today with the Office of United States Trade Representative outlining major obstacles corn producers continue to face. USTR is a part of the Trump administration, and the submission came at  more PR

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, Nov. 1 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news on Oct. 30, 2025: * * * Major Food and Agriculture Groups Call for Renewal of USMCA A letter signed by 124 organizations representing the American food and agricultural value chain, including the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), filed a letter today voicing support for a full 16-year renewal of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement in the public consultation process for the 2026 Join more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Volunteers at Harvesters Food Bank as SNAP Funding Runs Out Tomorrow * Lawrence - On Friday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), visited Harvesters Food Bank in Lawrence to meet with staff and volunteers and see firsthand how the Harvesters network is working with its community partners to step up to support families during the ongoing government shutdown. Harvesters se more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The University of Missouri Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center, Columbia, issued a state outlook projecting Missouri net farm income will rise 58% to $5.39 billion in 2025, driven by stronger livestock receipts and a sharp increase in direct government payments, before declining 16% to $4.52 billion in 2026 as aid normalizes and receipts ease. Total farm receipts are seen up $1.08 billion in 2025 despite slight crop softness, while production expenses  more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Vest Safety Medical Services LLC, Missouri City, Texas, a key provider of respiratory-protection medical evaluations, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule to eliminate mandatory medical evaluations for filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) and loose-fitting powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs). The organization believes that such a move more ST