Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025 Podcast

Some easing of tensions and tariffs with China coupled with a cooled down rhetoric by President Trump in regards to Fed Chair Jerome Powell gave support to the stock market and U.S. dollar. Did it also give
Farm Bankruptcies Climbing in 2025

Farm bankruptcies grew 55 percent from 2023 to 2024 and are trending even higher in 2025. Farmers are continuing to struggle with low prices for their agricultural commodities and the high costs of inputs needed to grow
Grain Craft to Acquire Dry Corn Milling Assets from Bunge

CHATTANOOGA, TENN. — Grain Craft, the third-largest flour miller in the United States, has entered into an agreement to acquire the North American dry corn milling assets of Bunge Global SA. The financial terms of the transaction
USGC: Value of Ag Exports Passes $28 Billion

The U.S. Grains Council updated its Value of Grains Exports study with the latest available information about the financial benefits of ag exports to communities around the country. “The value of export markets for the U.S. agricultural
AFBF Asks for Clarity in Revised Waters of the U.S. Rule

The American Farm Bureau Federation is asking the Environmental Protection Agency for changes to the Waters of the U.S. Rule. David Schilling, AFBF public policy counsel, says the group wants the rule brought in line with the Sackett