Ag Groups React to Tariff Implementation
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Within the last 24-48 hours, multiple agriculture groups have shared their reaction to the tariff implementation by President Donald Trump on Canada, Mexico and China. Rob Larew, President of the National Farmers Union, says tariffs
Secretary Rollins On Key Agricultural Initiatives, Trade Plans at Commodity Classic
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins addressed the 2025 Commodity Classic in Denver, where she outlined several initiatives aimed at improving the agricultural economy and supporting U.S. farmers. One of the primary announcements was the release of funds
Cattlemen Thank Trump Administration for Protecting Small Businesses from Corporate Transparency Act
WASHINGTON – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) thanked President Donald Trump and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for suspending enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and limiting the scope of the law to protect family farms
Farmer Sentiment Rises As Current Conditions Improve On U.S. Farms
U.S. farmer sentiment continued its upward trend in February, as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 11 points from the previous month to a reading of 152. The boost was primarily driven by the stronger sentiment among
Tariffs Take Effect, Canada and China Retaliate
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Tuesday, President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada along with an additional 10% tariff on China have taken effect. The additional 10% tariff on China is added to the 10% enacted
Minneapolis Fed Survey Shows Dropping Farm Income
Lenders responding to a fourth-quarter Ag Credit Survey by the Minneapolis Federal Reserve said farm incomes decreased broadly at the end of 2024. The outlook for the first quarter of 2025 was pessimistic, with survey respondents expecting
USSEC Seats Newly Elected Board of Directors, Leaders Primed to Focus on International Relationships
DENVER — Members of the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) elected the 2025-26 Board of Directors Saturday, March 1, during the organization’s annual meeting prior to Commodity Classic in Denver, Colo. USSEC’s board comprises 16 members representing various
NAWG Celebrates 75 Years of Wheat Advocacy at 2025 Commodity Classic
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) held a press conference at the 2025 Commodity Classic to celebrate the organization’s 75th anniversary. The event brought together current and past leaders of the