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Northwestern Corn Belt Farmers Face Headwinds
Northwestern Corn Belt Farmers Face Headwinds Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Soybean futures fall on weakness in oil market, China deflation worries
U.S. grains: Soybean futures fall on weakness in oil market, China deflation worries Country Guide
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USDA cuts over $1 billion in funding for schools, local food purchases
USDA cuts over $1 billion in funding for schools, local food purchases Economic Times
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Iowa farmers demand answers from Sen. Chuck Grassley amidst USDA cuts
Iowa farmers demand answers from Sen. Chuck Grassley amidst USDA cuts MSN
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Traction Ag Partnership Into Ag Retail Showcases ‘Next Generation of Farm Accounting’
Traction Ag Partnership Into Ag Retail Showcases ‘Next Generation of Farm Accounting’ Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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China Strikes Back at Trump Tariffs With 15% Levies Targeting US Farmers
WASHINGTON (AP) — China retaliated against President Donald Trump’s tariffs with an additional 15% tax on key American farm products, including chicken, pork, soybeans and beef. The escalating trade tensions punished U.S. markets Monday as investors fearful of the damage from from Trump’s trade wars put their money elsewhere. The Chinese tariffs, announced last week, were a response to…
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Nebraska farmers in Limbo amid Chinese tariffs against U.S. farm products
Nebraska farmers in Limbo amid Chinese tariffs against U.S. farm products WOWT
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In the Cattle Markets: Cattle Slaughter and Beef Production Check-In
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Cattle slaughter through the end of February 2025 has been lower than last year. This is not a surprise given the tighter inventories that were expected. However, two interesting developments have emerged. First, the distribution of the cattle being processed is shifting. And second, beef production is a bit higher than last…
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Attorney general asks DOGE to investigate Grain Belt Express
Missouri’s Attorney General has asked the Trump administration to investigate a $4.9 billion federal loan awarded to the Grain Belt Express. The project would construct transmission lines across Missouri to transport wind-generated energy from Kansas to Indiana. In a letter, Attorney General Andrew Bailey said he wants the Department of Government Efficiency to cancel funding…
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Budget Progress Overshadowed by Tariff Uncertainty
Budget Progress Overshadowed by Tariff Uncertainty Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Slim margins, climate disasters, and Trump’s funding freeze: Life or death for many US farms
Slim margins, climate disasters, and Trump’s funding freeze: Life or death for many US farms The Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting
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U.S. grains: Soybean futures fall on weakness in oil market, China deflation worries
U.S. grains: Soybean futures fall on weakness in oil market, China deflation worries Canadian Cattlemen
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Grains trade mixed as they brace for March WASDE
Grains trade mixed as they brace for March WASDE | Midday Markets | March 10, 2025 Rural Radio Network
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Soybeans down, wheat and corn up ahead of WASDE
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The trade’s monitoring harvest activity in South America, keeping an eye on tariff moves and getting ready for Tuesday’s USDA numbers. Ahead of the report, most analysts expect little change to domestic ending stocks and modest adjustments for crops in both Argentina and Brazil. That report is…
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Farmers expecting aid payments, potential government shutdown looms
Farmers across the country are awaiting billions of dollars in disaster assistance as Congress debates plans to keep the government operating. Brad Weddelman, chief economist for the Senate Ag Committee, says aid included in the American Relief Act of 2025 is due in farmer’s hands soon. “The economic portion of that, which is $10 billion,…
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Cattle futures mostly higher to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were up, and feeders were mixed, mostly higher, ahead of the week’s direct business. April lives closed $.30 higher at $200.57 and June live cattle closed $.75 higher at $197.22. April feeder cattle closed $.22 lower at $277.92 and May feeders closed $.35 higher at $278.55. Direct cash…
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Ag In an Instant: Tariffs impact on farmers & why chicken prices aren’t up like eggs
Ag In an Instant: Tariffs impact on farmers & why chicken prices aren’t up like eggs khqa.com
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Maximizing yields in 2025
A commercial agronomist says investing in new technology could help farmers improve their yields in 2025. Precision Planting’s Jason Webster says using the right tools lays the groundwork to maximizing profitability. “We’ve got to do the best job of planting that crop, getting the right consistent depth, the right downforce,” he says. “That sets the…
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Consumers concerned about tariff impacts on food prices
A University of Illinois study shows most consumers expect tariffs to increase the prices they pay for food. “People that are worried about tariffs are also much more worried about short-term inflation.” Maria Kalaitzandonakes tells Brownfield when it comes to the economy, there are two things consumers pay close attention to. “Food prices and…
