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Trump Administration Lifts Mining and Drilling Restrictions in Nevada and New MexicoTrump Administration Lifts Mining and Drilling Restrictions in Nevada and New Mexico  The New York Times 
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How Will Tariffs Impact Farm Equipment Markets?How Will Tariffs Impact Farm Equipment Markets?  Successful Farming 
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Soybean Industry Releases Timely Seed Oil Study Simple Summary? A Ban Would Not Bode Well for Soy or Consumers(Washington, D.C.) — The results of a soy industry project to examine the impacts of a potential seed oil ban in the U.S. food supply are in—and the answers are not good. The seed oil study was funded by the United Soybean Board and conducted by the World Agricultural Economic and Environmental Services. WAEES maintains agricultural economic… 
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It’s Springtime in Germany and People Are Obsessing About White AsparagusBEELITZ, Germany (AP) — Asparagus season has arrived in Germany, signaling the unofficial beginning of springtime. There is no other vegetable that Germans obsess about as much as white asparagus. They can discuss for hours whether it should be eaten with melted butter or Hollandaise sauce, served with smoked ham or schnitzel, or should come… 
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Bushel’s® 2025 State of the Farm Report Highlights How Technology Supports Trusted RelationshipsFARGO, N.D. – April 8, 2025 – Bushel, a software company serving the agricultural supply chain, has released its 2025 State of the Farm Report, offering insight into how U.S. farmers make business decisions, use technology, and business preferences in the supply chain. Bushel’s State of the Farm report is one of largest farm surveys with more… 
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As Trump Stands Firm on Tariffs, USDA Signals Possible Relief for FarmersAs Trump Stands Firm on Tariffs, USDA Signals Possible Relief for Farmers  sentientmedia.org 
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Gov. Pillen Signs Letter to USDA Requesting Removal of Soda & Energy Drinks from SNAP PurchasesGov. Pillen Signs Letter to USDA Requesting Removal of Soda & Energy Drinks from SNAP Purchases  North Platte Post 
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Michigan Soybean’s Port PotentialA major infrastructure investment at the Port of Monroe will provide new avenues to export Michigan soybeans. In this Pods for Profit, we’ll hear from the Port Development Coordinator about how the build-out will better serve Michigan farmers and support specialized container shipping through the Great Lakes. The post Michigan Soybean’s Port Potential appeared first… 
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Brazil’s Second Corn Crop Prospects Improve on Rains, AgRural SaysBrazil’s Second Corn Crop Prospects Improve on Rains, AgRural Says  Successful Farming 
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Cattle markets try to adjust to tariffsCattle markets try to adjust to tariffs  Grainews 
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Sisters of Farm Fraud: How 4 Siblings Fleeced USDA for $10MSisters of Farm Fraud: How 4 Siblings Fleeced USDA for $10MÂ Â AgWeb 
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Rounds, Smith Reintroduce Bipartisan Rural Housing LegislationWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) today reintroduced their bipartisan legislation to improve federal rural housing programs and strengthen the supply of affordable housing in rural America. The legislation would represent the most significant Rural Housing Service reforms in decades. Rounds and Smith first introduced this legislation in May 2023. The Rural Housing Service expands housing opportunities by… 
