Representative Eric Cantor (R-Virginia) became the first House majority leader to be defeated in a primary, based largely on immigration. Now Representative Kevin McCarthy (CA) is the likely replacement, and his commitment to immigration reform is very deep.
As has been reported, Representative Eric Cantor (R-Virginia) became the first House majority leader to be defeated in a primary. He has announced that he will step down from his leadership post at the end of July, causing much jockeying for his number two position in the House majority caucus leadership. This position schedules legislation for floor consideration, plans the daily, weekly and annual legislative agendas, consults with members to gauge party sentiment and, in general,...
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...
