The problem now for the Republicans is that it appears possible that no one single candidate can unite their conference and be elected speaker with at least 218 votes. The division among them is a fractious split with different groups having their own priorities.
The race for the speaker of the House has descended into chaos. As we reported on 25 and 29 September, current Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-California) looked destined to move up to that position. Yesterday, however, he dropped out of the race during a Republican caucus meeting that was convened to nominate a candidate. The full House of Representatives votes for the speaker, but each party caucus nominates a candidate for the post. This is why the majority party nominee al...
What You Need to Know Today: Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans continued to accelerate, with USDA reporting another 558 KMT sold to China and 236 KMT to unknown destinations. Combined with sales announced Wednesday and Thursday, the latest purchases bring the three-day total to approximately...
Key Takeaways: With the fall calf run now upon us, producers are finally getting a glimpse of what their realized profits will be for 2026. Some producers may have already obtained a strong estimate of 2026 revenues, especially if calves were forward sold in, for example, the mid-summer...
As fall begins, wild migratory birds are starting their seasonal migration. That has the industry and government officials worried about the potential spread, again, of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Some members of Congress have called for the United States to be prepared for a pote...
