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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
BusinessPrivate

US Chicken Prices Fall 18% From Summer Peak

Tyson Foods, JBS and Cargill have leaned on poultry profits to cushion losses at their beef businesses, which have been impacted by the worst U.S. cattle shortage in decades.

October 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

US Farmers, Biofuel Firms Could Win in EPA Proposals

The EPA proposed requiring large oil processors to make up for biofuel blending obligations waived for small refineries, boosting farmer-friendly stocks.

September 16, 2025
BusinessPrivate

Tyson Foods to Eliminate Corn Syrup From Products

The meat producer’s goal is to stop using high-fructose corn syrup, sucralose, BHA/BHT and titanium dioxide in brands including Tyson, Jimmy Dean and Hillshire Farm.

September 15, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Biofuel Shares Hit as Policy Speculation Stokes Demand Fears

Biofuel company shares dipped on fears that Trump administration policies may fall short of offsetting exemptions from mandates requiring refineries to blend renewable fuels into gas and diesel.

September 10, 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
BusinessPrivateTop 100

Tyson Foods Supply Chain Head Departs Over Conduct Breach

Chief Supply Chain Officer Brady Stewart is departing the U.S. meat giant after taking certain actions that violated its code of conduct, the company said in a statement.

September 3, 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
BusinessPrivateTop 100

Tyson to Kick Off Cattle Herd Rebuild in 2026

Tyson Foods Inc.’s top boss said a long-awaited push to rebuild the US cattle herd will begin “in earnest” next year — though the meat producer doesn’t expect to benefit before 2028.

August 4, 2025
Business

Union Authorizes Strike at Tyson Foods’ Beef Plant in Texas

Workers at Tyson’s beef plant in Amarillo, Texas, have agreed to a strike as they fight for higher wages and accuse the company of unfair labor practices.

June 27, 2025