Sen. John Thune was elected Senate Majority Leader and we have reaction from newsmakers at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting annual meeting to that and to President-elect Trump’s choice for EPA Administrator.

The USDA's January WASDE crop report lowered the 2024 corn and soybean production and carryover supplies. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says the Panama Canal is key to the U.S. economy and national security. 

U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-SD) introduced legislation today for the U.S. to purchase the Panama Canal. China's influence in the region is given as a major cause for concern. 

RaboResearch speculates the impact of a renewed tariff war with China on U.S. crop farmers.  The result is lower soybean acreage and prices. 

The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas includes a green space to discuss technology's role in sustainable food production. 

As the U.S. Congress approved the 2024 presidential election results today another world leader steps down due political unrest.