Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced April 24 that SDRP payments increase from 35% to 70% of calculated losses, with deadline extended to August 12 amid ongoing farm economy pressures.
Brazilian corn prices fell 4.8% between March 31-April 16 to BRL 67.01 per bag as ample domestic supply meets reduced buyer demand, while US dollar depreciation against the real intensifies competitive pressure.
Under the EUDR amending regulation (EU 2025/2650) adopted by the Council on 23 December 2025, the European Commission is required to present a simplification review by 30 April 2026 evaluating the administrative burden of the deforestation regulation
The FAO Food Price Index averaged 125.3 points in February 2026 — up 0.9% from January — ending a five-month declining trend. Ovine meat prices reached a new all-time record. Bovine meat firmed on strong Chinese and US demand. The reversal signals th
The FAO Food Price Index posts its first gain in five months, driven by structural meat price rises. Sugar hits a five-year low as India's corn export emergence reshapes starch markets.
