Did you miss some news this week? We’ve got you covered. Here’s a collection of the top headlines in agriculture.

Corporate Transparency Act whiplash on pause

In a last-minute reprieve for more than 230,000 farming operations, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled reporting requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act are now delayed indefinitely until legal challenges to the law can be heard. The appellate court’s decision to delay enforcement reverses it’s Dec. 23 decision allowing the law to go into effect. That ruling overturned a Texas federal judge’s Dec. 3 decision halting the law. – Farm Progress

How end-of-year deal aids farmers and ranchers

Signed into law in the early hours of Dec. 21, 2024, the American Relief Act of 2025 includes $31 billion in natural and economic disaster aid for farmers and ranchers, a second extension of the 2018 farm bill and $2.5 billion in additional aid. American Farm Bureau’s Market Intel breaks down what these provisions mean for agriculture, including the estimated per-acre payments farmers will receive. – American Farm Bureau

Port strike on the horizon?

With less than a month before the International Longshoremen’s Association’s contract with the United States Maritime Alliance is set to expire, shippers want to know if there will be a strike. In December, President-elect Donald Trump voiced his support for the ILA’s stance against automation at the ports. That hasn’t yet led to a new contract, with concerns over another strike growing as the Jan. 15 expiration date for a tentative deal struck in October approaches. – Supply Chain Dive

ADM shareholder calls for CEO to resign

It’s been almost a year since Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. disclosed a probe into its accounting practices. A shareholder and former executive at a company owned by ADM is now calling on Chief Executive Officer Juan Luciano to step down, citing the lack of transparency about exactly what happened and how it will be fixed. – Bloomberg

The race to save Florida’s oranges

Florida’s citrus industry is expecting one of its lowest production levels on record after recent hurricanes. Growers have struggled to address challenges from a devastating disease known as citrus greening for years. The bacterial infection has reduced Florida’s total citrus production by 74%. Fortunately, new research and gene-editing technology could help growers fight back against citrus greening. – Agriculture Dive

Prepare to plant soybeans early

There’s plenty of winter left, but this cold spell may have you dreaming of spring. Certified crop advisers share tips for farmers hoping to plant soybeans early to optimize yield potential. Experts encourage growers to review their seeding rates, consider adding extra seed treatments, and select varieties with strong emergence and vigor. – Indiana Prairie Farmer

Agroterrorism threat is real

Agriculture is considered a “vulnerable” target when it comes to terrorism threats by enemies of the U.S. Stephen Goldsmith, an FBI management and program analyst, and Scott Mahloch, an FBI special agent, warn that farms, agribusinesses and the food supply are all at risk of being attacked. Learn more about the types of agroterrorism attacks and how to report a suspected incident. – Wisconsin Agriculturist