National Farmers Union and Coldiretti Call for Trade De-escalation Between U.S. and EU
(WASHINGTON D.C.) – National Farmers Union (NFU) and Coldiretti issued a joint declaration and letter to U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the ongoing trade dispute between the United States
USDA Announces New FPAC Leadership to Better Serve Farmers and Ranchers
WASHINGTON, March 21, 2025 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced key presidential appointments to the Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) mission area. These appointees will lead efforts to advance President Trump’s America First agenda and
Friday, March 21st, 2025 Podcast
We saw a very quiet week come to an end on Friday with slightly lower corn and bean trade and slightly higher wheat trade. Amid the talk of the upcoming USDA reports and tariffs, it doesn’t seem
Prospects for a New Farm Bill Amid Struggling Ag Economy
(WASHINGTON D.C.) – As lawmakers continue to navigate a full legislative calendar in 2025, farmers and ranchers continue to advocate for getting a new five-year Farm Bill that could provide certainty to a struggling agricultural economy. Dr.
USDA Provides Update on Progress of Five-Pronged Strategy to Combat Avian Flu and Lower Egg Prices
WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins hosted a stakeholder update on Thursday to provide the first progress report on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) five-pronged strategy to combat highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and
Proposed Fees on Ocean Carriers Bad for Farmers
A proposal from the U.S. Trade Representative to impose new fees on ocean carriers with ties to China could take a major toll on U.S. farmers and ranchers. Two-thirds of all agriculture exports by volume are shipped
EU Delays Retaliatory Tariffs
The European Union delayed its first round of retaliatory tariffs until mid-April. Supply Chain Dive says the EU originally planned to lift a suspension on previously installed retaliatory tariffs on April 1. That would have been in
Ethanol Fuel Promoted Through New SD Partnership
(Sioux Falls, SD) — A new partnership to highlight the benefits of ethanol fuel in South Dakota is underway. The South Dakota Corn Utilization Council has teamed up with Kwik Star to promote ethanol-blended fuels. They are