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Cargill Taps AI to Get More Meat Off Bone as Cattle Herd Dives

Cargill is turning to artificial intelligence to ensure it gets more beef from its processing plants as the U.S. cattle herd dwindles to the lowest level in seven decades.

October 23, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

US to Resume Farmer Aid Halted by Shutdown

Farming communities have seen export markets for many crops dissipate and federal safety net programs shrink during the president’s second term.

October 22, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Soy Loses Gains as Trump Says Meeting With Xi May Not Happen

Soybean futures erased earlier gains after President Donald Trump said a planned meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, may not happen. 

October 21, 2025
BusinessPrivateTop 100

Cargill Profit Spikes 86% With Boost From Trump Tax Bill

Cargill's profit surged 86% in its Q1 as the largest private company in the U.S. benefited from President Donald Trump’s tax bill and better performance in all its business segments.

October 21, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Predicts China Will Resume Buying US Soybeans

President Donald Trump predicted China will resume purchases of American soybeans after he meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this month.

October 9, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

US to Scrutinize Farm Input Suppliers on Surge in Costs

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the U.S. will investigate suppliers of crop inputs like seeds and fertilizers for potential antitrust violations, sending share prices plunging.

September 25, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Lack of China Demand Hammers US Soybean Oil Prices

Soybean oil futures fell to the lowest in more than three months as Argentina moved to temporarily scrap export tariffs on the country’s crop cargoes, adding pressure to U.S. soy prices.

September 22, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

US Farm Trade Deficit Widens to New Record as Imports Surge

The U.S. agricultural trade deficit widened further in July, highlighting the challenge facing President Donald Trump as he vows to reverse the trend.

September 9, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Soybean Prices Drop as Export Sales Lag Amid China’s Absence

Soybean futures fell as concerns over sluggish demand for U.S. supplies prompted traders to take profits after a three-day winning streak.

August 14, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFuel

Corn Drops With Record US Harvest Even Bigger Than Expected

Chicago corn futures fell to the lowest level in nearly a year after the Department of Agriculture raised its already record-large outlook for the American harvest.

August 12, 2025