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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…
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An optimistic outlook on trade with Mexico
A southern Indiana farmer says maintaining key export markets is crucial to profitability for producers. Matthew Lucas is the vice president of the Indiana Corn Marketing Council. “That is the biggest concern for ag producers,” he says. “How these tariffs are going to unfold on US products moving into Mexico. Is pork going to be part…
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Evaluating Rotations of Cover Crops, Summer Annual Forages
AMES, Iowa — Thursday, March 13 at 1 p.m. CT, Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with the Iowa Nutrient Research Center and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, is hosting a free virtual field day on Thursday, March 13 at 1 p.m. CT. Join us for a live discussion with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Beef Specialists Chris Clark, Erika…
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VIDEO: John Deere product updates from the Commodity Classic farm show
VIDEO: John Deere product updates from the Commodity Classic farm show Grainews
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Farm Credit system seeing impact of down ag economy
The slumping ag economy is having real world impacts. Bill Davis, CEO of Oklahoma Ag Credit, told the 123rd annual convention of the National Farmers Union in Oklahoma City that concerns are mounting across the countryside. “We haven’t seen default stress in our portfolio generally yet, but we are concerned about the trends that we’re…
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China strikes back at Trump tariffs with 15% levies targeting US farmers
China strikes back at Trump tariffs with 15% levies targeting US farmers WFTV Orlando
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Secretary Rollins Unveils Bold Plan to Reignite Hope and Prosperity in Rural America
Secretary Rollins Unveils Bold Plan to Reignite Hope and Prosperity in Rural America MyChesCo
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Trump Tariffs to Be Weighed in March Farm Crop Report, USDA Says
Trump Tariffs to Be Weighed in March Farm Crop Report, USDA Says Bloomberg
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BioSolids: Right Goal, Wrong Direction
SEATTLE, WA — In the final days of the Biden administration, the Environmental Protection Agency released a draft report assessing the risk of biosolids – that’s the term for a fertilizer recycled from our wastewater — as it pertains to PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), commonly known as “forever chemicals.” This group of 3,000-plus manmade…
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Use Sacrifice Pastures Now
STOCKTON, Mo. — “Cattle producers welcome the rain, but it leads to muddy pastures and proper management is needed for optimum grazing the rest of the year,” says Patrick Davis MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist. Davis feels sacrifice pastures may be needed to help in promoting forage production for the rest of the grazing season.…
