House Ag Committee Dealing with Chinese Influence on U.S. Ag

The House Agriculture Committee held a hearing Wednesday regarding concerns over foreign influence on American agriculture. Ranking Member David Scott (D-GA) said the more specific purpose of the hearing was to discuss the influence that China has
Vilsack Urges Toning Down Anti-China Rhetoric, Citing Farm Exports

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack suggests the U.S. needs to tone down its anti-China rhetoric or else billions in U.S. farm exports to China could be on the chopping block… From TikTok to China’s spy balloon to its
EV Push Will Drive U.S. Deficit $200 Billion Higher

Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Chuck Grassley is increasing his opposition to the Environmental Protection Agency’s tailpipe emissions proposal. He cites a new cost estimate by the Congressional Budget Office. “The CBO released a ten-year budget and
Mexico to Boost Corn Imports

Mexican corn imports are expected to rise during the 2024-2025 marketing year amid increased demand. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service says corn imports are forecast to increase five percent year-over-year to 22 million tons to meet the Mexican
El Niño’s impact on U.S. Farmers

The 2024 growing season is expected to bring a unique combination of El Niño this spring through early summer before switching to La Niña in late summer through early fall. Farmers Business Network says the opposing climate