The company reached a settlement with the FTC to end distributor practices that limited competition.
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October 5, 2026
CFTC Reduced Regulatory Oversight in Commodity MarketsThe regulatory agency shifted enforcement tactics earlier this year, resulting in the closure of lengthy corporate probes.
October 5, 2026
Corteva Agriscience Introduced Enclosa HerbicideThe new product utilizes encapsulated ingredients to provide residual weed control for farmers.
October 5, 2026
Vonnie Estes Will Retire From Produce Association in 2026The longtime innovation leader plans to conclude her tenure at the end of 2026.
October 5, 2026
Belarusian Potash Shipment Will Arrive in New OrleansA 30,000-tonne shipment of potash is expected to reach a U.S. port in mid-October 2026.
October 5, 2026
US Commission Investigated Lamb Import SafeguardsThe trade investigation began following concerns about record-high domestic lamb prices.
October 5, 2026
Pig Livability Project Secured New FundingThe initiative received over $1.6 million to reduce mortality rates and improve profitability for pork producers.
October 5, 2026
Mid-Atlantic Farmers Secured 2027 Fertilizer ContractsGrowers are locking in supply costs to mitigate risks from high import dependency for key nutrients.
October 4, 2026
Agriculture Department Distributed $13.8 Billion in SubsidiesThe federal government has issued new payments to farmers while shifting SNAP administrative costs to states.
October 3, 2026
Ranchers Opposed Meatpacker Dismissal RequestsHundreds of ranchers asked a federal judge to reject attempts to dismiss their individual beef price-fixing lawsuits.
October 2, 2026
Country Natural Beef Extended Feeding PeriodsA shift to longer feeding periods since 2022 increased carcass weights and net returns for member ranches.
