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What a US Trade War Win Could Mean for Farmers
WASHINGTON — Part 1 of Conterra’s 2-Part Series on the Future of American Farming in the Tariff War. As trade tensions continue to rise between the United States and key global partners like China, Canada, and Mexico, American farmers find themselves at the center of an intense economic confrontation. Tariffs on both imports and exports…
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Early Planting Progress: Corn at 4%, Soybeans at 2% Nationwide
According to the USDA’s Crop Progress report released on April 14, 2025, U.S. corn planting is progressing slightly behind the five-year average. As of April 13, 4% of the nation’s corn crop had been planted, compared to 5% for the five-year average and 6% at the same time last year. Texas leads with 63% of…
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Non-emotional decisions critical during market volatility
An ag economist says the current volatility in the cattle markets is a good reminder for producers to explore risk management options. University of Tennessee’s Charley Martinez says producers who sold animals on Monday or Tuesday of last week had a very different experience than those who sold animals Thursday or Friday. “Marketing animals with…
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Ranchers Hope Trump’s Tariffs Boost Demand for Cattle but Some Fear Market Uncertainty
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Rancher Brett Kenzy hopes President Donald Trump’s tariffs will make imported beef expensive enough that Americans will turn to cattle raised at home for all their hamburgers and steaks. That might raise prices enough to give Kenzy and others the incentive they need to expand their herds for the first time in…
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The Gut Health Benefits of Sauerkraut
DAVIS, Calif. — Is sauerkraut more than just a tangy topping? A new University of California, Davis, study published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology suggests that the fermented cabbage could help protect your gut, which is an essential part of overall health, supporting digestion and protecting against illness. Authors Maria Marco, professor with the Department of Food Science…
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NOAA Report Shows March 2025 was the Third-Warmest March on Record
NOAA Report Shows March 2025 was the Third-Warmest March on Record DTN Progressive Farmer
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Spring planting boosted by satellites, new agricultural tech
Spring planting boosted by satellites, new agricultural tech Space Daily
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Spring wheat futures competition heats up
Spring wheat futures competition heats up World Grain
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From the editor: US agriculture caught in trade war crossfire
From the editor: US agriculture caught in trade war crossfire World Grain
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Look Up and Look Out for Power Lines During Planting Season
Ag producers across the Midwest are returning to the field for the spring planting season. Nebraska Public Power District and its wholesale power customers are asking equipment operators to look up and look out for power lines. Trevor Roth, operations program manager for energy delivery at Nebraska Public Power District, tells Brownfield that power lines located…
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A Growing Opportunity for Mid-South Farmers
As Mid-South farmers prepare for soybean planting following their cover crops this spring, a new cropping system and revenue stream with winter canola may be a viable option to consider this fall. After a successful commercial winter canola pilot season, Pioneer along with partner Bunge Chevron Ag Renewables LLC are pleased with last year’s results and the…
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EarthOptics Publishes 2025 Predictive Ag Report, Helping Farmers Quantify Yield Risks and Optimize Planning
MINNEAPOLIS (April 15, 2025) — Farmers across the Midwest have a powerful, updated tool to help with crop planning this season. The third annual Predictive Ag Report, published today by EarthOptics, a leader in soil analysis and crop planning technologies. Free to download at EarthOptics.com, the 2025 Predictive Ag Report compiles thousands of data points from physical, chemical, and…
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Study: How Food Manufacturers Respond to State Regulations
URBANA, Ill. — When West Virginia recently banned seven artificial food dyes in products to be sold within their borders, they joined an increasing number of individual U.S. states issuing their own regulations about food manufacturing practices, allowable ingredients, or product labeling. Consequently, food manufacturers must decide how to deal with different requirements in multiple markets.…
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Farmer and Veteran Fights 25 Years to Keep Pond, Halt Eminent Domain
Farmer and Veteran Fights 25 Years to Keep Pond, Halt Eminent Domain AgWeb
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Agronometrics in Charts: U.S. farm numbers hit a historic low
Agronometrics in Charts: U.S. farm numbers hit a historic low- USDA FreshFruitPortal.com
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Ag Retailers Need Predictable Trade Policy
The Agricultural Retailers Association understands the desire of the Trump administration to stop unfair trading practices in the global marketplace that lead to artificial trade imbalances. Some of the countries singled out by the White House have lengthy patterns of putting their proverbial thumbs on the scale to the disadvantage of U.S. producers and exporters.…
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Dems Want Information on How Tariffs Affect Farmers
Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and 18 colleagues are asking U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer for information on how the Administration’s tariff taxes will impact farmers across the U.S. “We write with great concern about the impact of the Administration’s reckless tariff agenda on our nation’s farmers,” the senators wrote. “Farmers not only have billions of…
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Breakthrough in Water Dispute Between the U.S. and Mexico
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins is turning up the heat on Mexico over a growing water crisis squeezing farmers struggling with drought in south Texas. She said late last week that high-level negotiations with Mexican officials may be about to lead to a breakthrough. Rollins said a post from President Trump’s account on Truth Social about…
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USDA: Climate Program Cancelled, Funding Reprioritized to Farmers
USDA: Climate Program Cancelled, Funding Reprioritized to Farmers Morning Ag Clips
