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Tariffs plus ongoing downturn a ‘wicked combination’ as Iowa farmers head into fields
Tariffs plus ongoing downturn a ‘wicked combination’ as Iowa farmers head into fields The Des Moines Register
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South Dakota leads U.S. hemp industry, though USDA report shows Texas rapidly gaining ground
South Dakota leads U.S. hemp industry, though USDA report shows Texas rapidly gaining ground Sioux Falls Live
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USDA rural energy, ethanol funding released
USDA rural energy, ethanol funding released AgUpdate
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Farm Bill Still a Heavy Lift in 2025
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — A key Senator says lawmakers could be in the same boat again this year on a new farm bill, though much will depend on spending cuts in the upcoming budget process. Iowa Republican Chuck Grassley agrees that any new farm bill has to clear a 60-vote threshold to advance in the Senate.…
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Can Trump Solve the Farm Labor Crisis Before Harvest?
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said easing restrictions for noncitizen farmworkers is a top priority, as labor shortages continue to strain farmers across the U.S. Changes to the H-2A visa program and new legal pathways could offer relief soon. The Trump administration is working to finalize more lenient guidelines for noncitizen farmworkers by harvest season. She…
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Ocean Rates See Uptick Amid Tariff Turmoil
Ocean container rates from Asia to North America saw a slight uptick last week as the Trump administration’s tariff-driven trade strategy roils global markets, Freightos reported last Wednesday. Rates from Asia to the U.S. West Coast were up 10% week over week to $2,465 per forty-foot equivalent unit, per an April 16 market update. Rates…
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U.S. Grains Council Reacts To USTR Action On Maritime Shipping
Yesterday, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued its notice of action and proposed action in the Section 301 investigation of China’s targeting of the maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors. The notice included targeted coverage that will allow most U.S. grain and co-product exports to continue without added costs on Chinese built, but…
