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Prices Rose Along Border Ahead of Trump’s Tariffs — Now Disruption Looms
WASHINGTON — Companies that depend on cross-border trade were already facing higher prices in anticipation of the 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada that took effect Tuesday. Now disruption looms, and if consumers won’t accept steep price hikes, they’ll have to downsize operations and lay off workers. The prospect of a North American trade…
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ECO coverage garnering interest
A crop insurance specialist with Country Financial says farmers need to be finalizing their crop insurance decisions for the 2025 growing season. Brenda Dozier, senior crop underwriting trainer, says there’s increased interest this year in the Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO). “Because the federal Crop Insurance Corporation has increased the subsidy to 65% for that Enhanced…
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Drought, tough economy among top farmer concerns at Commodity Classic
Pictured: Iowa farmer Stu Swanson, who also serves as president of Iowa Corn, at the 2025 Commodity Classic (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) Farmers have a number of concerns heading into the growing season. Southwest Iowa farmer Jeff Jorgenson says timely rains will be needed after he gets his crops planted. “We’re dry,” Jorgenson said. “Southwest…
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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 last month, bringing the total to 20%. One exception is energy-related items from Canada like crude oil, that…
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WWll Mystery Solved as MIA Soldier Found After 74 Years
WWll Mystery Solved as MIA Soldier Found After 74 Years Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Secretary Rollins’ USDA Speech Raises Questions on Trade, Tariffs, and Farm Aid
Secretary Rollins’ USDA Speech Raises Questions on Trade, Tariffs, and Farm Aid Environment+Energy Leader
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Salford earns two AE 50 awards
Salford earns two AE 50 awards High Plains Journal
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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 and ranches from excessive regulations. “Family farmers and ranchers across the country are breathing a sigh of…
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USDA Hay Markets – March 4, 2025
USDA Hay Markets – March 4, 2025 Hay & Forage Grower
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Blizzard-Like Conditions & 50+ MPH Winds? Iowa’s March Forecast Looks Wild
Blizzard-Like Conditions & 50+ MPH Winds? Iowa’s March Forecast Looks Wild K92.3
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U.S. Corn, Soybean, and Wheat Acres in the Planting Flexibility Era
U.S. Corn, Soybean, and Wheat Acres in the Planting Flexibility Era Successful Farming
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South Africa’s agricultural exports achieve record high in 2024
South Africa’s agricultural exports achieve record high in 2024 Farmer’s Weekly SA
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US Agriculture Secretary says it’s ‘awesome’ more Americans are rearing chickens amid high egg prices
US Agriculture Secretary says it’s ‘awesome’ more Americans are rearing chickens amid high egg prices Mothership.sg
