ISPRA, Italy, July 21 -- The European Commission's Joint Research Center posted the following news: * * * A hot start to summer challenges summer crops * In short... Yield expectations for winter crops are above average for Romania, Bulgaria, France, Spain, Ireland, the Nordic countries and the Baltic countries, thanks to a sufficient water supply along the season. Around-average yields are expected in Germany, Poland and Hungary. Only in Italy and Turkiye are reduced yields due to heat an  more

OTTAWA, Ontario, July 25 -- Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada, an arm of the Canadian government, issued the following news release: * * * Canada and Manitoba announce support for livestock producers affected by drought conditions The governments of Canada and Manitoba are announcing support measures to aid Manitoba's livestock producers affected by drought conditions, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced today  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 23 -- The National Grain and Feed Association issued the following statement on July 22, 2025: * * * NGFA releases statement on U.S.-Indonesia trade framework ARLINGTON, Va., July 22, 2025 - The United States and Indonesia today announced the framework for a new trade deal that would include meaningful access for agricultural commodities. The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) applauded the announcement and released the following statement from its president   more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mann Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Agricultural Supply Chain * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) led 16 of his colleagues in introducing legislation to remove regulatory roadblocks for heavy vehicle operators when renewing their commercial driver's licenses (CDL). The Seasonal Agriculture CDL Modernization Act enables seasonal drivers to renew their CDL onli  more

AUSTIN, Texas, July 23 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas timber industry eyes new opportunities amid steady markets By Karn Dhingra Texas' timber industry continues to generate a significant economic impact for the state, with employment and output levels holding steady compared to 2023, said Eric Taylor, Ph.D., a silviculturist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas   more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative posted the following news release on July 23, 2025: * * * U.S.-Indonesia Deal Applauded by American Farmers, Ranchers, Industry Leaders, and Lawmakers President Trump announced a Framework for an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade with Indonesia that will unlock significant market access for American farmers, manufacturers, innovators, and producers. The landmark deal will deliver lasting wins for the American people, lowering tari  more

ADELAIDE, Australia, July 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: * * * Cutting the fat: Oat oil breakthrough paves way for industry growth New University of South Australia research is providing evidence of biological triggers of oil production in oats, a discovery that will help processing and potentially drive further demand for Australian-grown oats. While Australia is the world's second-largest exporter of oats, high oil content in oat grains   more

WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report for July 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * WHEAT: The outlook for 2025/26 U.S. wheat this month is for increased supplies, unchanged domestic use, higher exports, and lower ending stocks. Supplies are raised as wheat production is projected at 1,929 million bushels, up 8 million from last month on higher yields more than offsetting reduced harvested area.  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report for June 2025: Here are excerpts: * * * NOTE: The WASDE report only considers trade policies that are in effect at the time of publication and assumes that these policies remain in place for the duration of the forecast period. WHEAT: The outlook for 2025/26 U.S. wheat this month is for slightly larger supplies, unchanged domestic use, higher exports,  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Republican Reconciliation Package Praised by Ohio Industry Leaders * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, industry leaders and officials from across Ohio announced their support for the Republican reconciliation law and the benefits it will have for workers, families, farmers, and small businesses across Ohio and its economy. Below are statements of support from various groups by category.   more