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EU, Ukraine scramble for legal workaround to avoid return of pre-war food tariffs
EU, Ukraine scramble for legal workaround to avoid return of pre-war food tariffs Euractiv
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Soil crust an issue as corn emerges across north Iowa
Soil crusting is a concern for farmers in north Iowa who planted corn ahead of Easter weekend. Josh Hitzhusen of rural Rockwell says it’s too early to tell if emergence is uneven. “We don’t know if the corn is going to leaf out underground or if it’s going to come through. Just from Monday to…
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“Million dollar” rain brings some relief to ranchers in Nebraska
A rancher in the Nebraska Sandhills says recent moisture has brought significant relief to drought conditions. “It was just about the perfect rain. I couldn’t have asked for a better rain.” Jaclyn Wilson of Lakeside tells Brownfield the half inch to inch rain Tuesday night was desperately needed. “It was one of those slow moving,…
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US farm secretary says new dietary guidelines coming “hopefully” in early fall
US farm secretary says new dietary guidelines coming “hopefully” in early fall Colorado Springs Gazette
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Spring Food Trends That Are Actually Worth Trying
WASHINGTON — The United States Department of Agriculture estimates grocery store prices will increase 3.2% this year, on top of the nearly 25% increase since 2020. Experts say that drives a push towards saving money, global flavors, health-focused dishes and sustainability for 2025. Warm temperatures, freshly planted gardens, farmers’ market produce, lighter flavors – spring…
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How to Manage Financial Stress in Uncertain Times
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — American families are struggling to keep up with their bills. The cost of food soared by more than 23% from 2020 to 2024. Other price increases, which are especially steep for vehicles, insurance, child care and housing, come as nearly 40% more people are behind on their credit card payments than in 2022. Now,…
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Less Farmland Is Going for Organic Crops As Costs and Other Issues Take Root
Less Farmland Is Going for Organic Crops As Costs and Other Issues Take Root WKTV
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Budzinski optimistic for year-round E-15
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is optimistic that year-round, nationwide E-15 could soon be a reality. Illinois congresswoman Nikki Budzinski says the recent EPA waiver allowing nationwide summertime sales is a good sign. “With this waiver coming out of the administration, we know they’re paying attention to this as well.” She says,…
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Net farm income expected to improve in 2025
An extension economist expects net farm income to improve this year. Pauline Van Nurden with the University of Minnesota says USDA’s Economic Research Service projects a 26 percent improvement compared to 2024. “And that’s for all types of farms across the United States, so within that crop farms are still expected to see a challenging…
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Rollins, Vilsack, appropriators spar over USDA firings
Rollins, Vilsack, appropriators spar over USDA firings The Fence Post
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Secretary Rollins Requires States to Provide Records on SNAP Benefits, Ensure Lawful Use of Federal Funds
(Washington, D.C.) — Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will require States to make certain all records associated with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and allotments are shared with the federal government. “President Trump is rightfully requiring the federal government to have access to all programs it funds,” said Secretary Rollins, “and SNAP is…
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Tick-Borne Illness Changes How Americans Work and Play Outdoors
WASHINGTON — In 2023, the Centers for Disease Control reported that an estimated 450,000 Americans suffered from alpha-gal syndrome or AGS. Numbers may be higher since AGS is not a reportable condition, which means health care providers don’t have to notify public health authorities when it’s diagnosed. Even worse, there is currently no cure. From…
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Agriculture markets diverge as trade war, weather, and speculators reshape landscape
Agriculture markets diverge as trade war, weather, and speculators reshape landscape home.saxo
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Bankruptcies Show Stress in Farm Economy
Bankruptcies Show Stress in Farm Economy Morning Ag Clips
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Game of Horns: Iowa Poacher’s Antler Addiction Leads to Historic Bust
Game of Horns: Iowa Poacher’s Antler Addiction Leads to Historic Bust AgWeb
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Lawmakers Looking to Reconciliation for Partial Farm Bill
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Amid continued partisan fighting, some lawmakers are looking towards getting parts of a new Farm Bill included in the budget reconciliation bill and then looking to complete the rest at a later date. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) has indicated that with continued partisan fighting over funding SNAP levels, a reconciliation bill may…
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Bessent Signals Optimism as U.S./China Trade Talks Stall in Public
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, in a recent interview with CNBC, expressed optimism that “substantial progress” in U.S./China trade negotiations could be achieved in the coming weeks. However, the overall status of talks remains uncertain, with public statements from both sides highlighting a lack of formal engagement and continued strategic posturing. Bessent placed responsibility for progress…
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U.S. Rejects Japan’s Request for Full Tariff Exemptions
The U.S. has denied Japan’s push for full exemption from both “reciprocal” and country-specific tariffs, according to Kyodo. In recent talks, U.S. officials informed Japan’s chief negotiator Ryosei Akazawa that only a reduction — not elimination — of the 14% Japan-specific tariff on certain goods (currently suspended through early July) is under consideration. Japan had…
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New Video Series to Sharpen Skills of California Vegetable Growers
DAVIS, Calif. — To train new people to work with California specialty crops and update the skills of current workers, educators from University of California, Davis and UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, Fresno State, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Chico State and five California community colleges are producing educational videos. The training video series is available to the public…
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Precision Farming Dealer’s Best of the Web: May 7, 2025
Precision Farming Dealer’s Best of the Web: May 7, 2025 Precision Farming Dealer
