Today, the USDA released the November 2025 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report. This was the first WASDE report following the government shutdown. The last report was released in September.

Lingering uncertainty about the Trump administration’s beef sector plans and prospects for reopening the border to Mexican cattle have fueled volatility in cattle prices without lowering beef prices in the grocery store. 

Wheat Futures Lower. Tractor, Combine Sales Plunge. Fire Danger in South Dakota.

Agricultural groups and politicians have been responding to the developments all week, using the opportunity to advocate for farmers across the nation. From commending and applauding, to calling the developments “the bare minimum,” here’s what they’ve been saying. 

The U.S. Mint struck its final penny Wednesday, officially ending production of the one-cent coin after more than 230 years in American pockets.