AFBF: Farmers and Ranchers are Struggling Economically
Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that inflation is slowing, though farmers and ranchers are still facing many other economic challenges. Bernt Nelson, an economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, says this economic
A Scout’s Perspective of the 2025 Crop Tour
(FARGO, ND) — It has been a major talking point on social media and throughout the grain markets this week…..what are scouts seeing on the Midwest Crop Tour? Is the massive crop being forecast actually out there?
Sheep Board Promotes Targeted Grazing
The American Lamb Board held a Targeted Grazing Workshop in Maryland, where 28 producers from nine states gathered to discuss opportunities for growing sheep production in the U.S. through solar grazing. This was the sixth workshop of
Peanut Council Gets New Leadership
The American Peanut Council named Lucas Blaustein as its next president and CEO. He succeeded Richard Owen and will join the APC on August 25, 2025. For the past seven years, Blaustein has served as a diplomat
NCGA: Stop Brazil Now and Fight for Farmers
The President of the National Corn Growers submitted comments on the U.S. Section 301 investigation into Brazil’s unfair trading practices, specifically on ethanol. Kenneth Hartman, Jr., outlined clear evidence in his comments demonstrating that Brazil’s ethanol tariff
U.S. and EU Issue A Joint Statement on Trade Framework
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — The U.S. and the European Union announced that they’ve agreed on a Framework of an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade. Among the key terms, the EU intends to eliminate tariffs on all