Stefanik and Crawford Reintroduce PASS Act to Block Foreign Ownership of U.S. Farmland U.S. Representatives Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Rick Crawford (R-AR) have officially reintroduced the Promoting Agriculture Safeguards and Security (PASS) Act, a bill designed to strengthen national security by prohibiting foreign adversaries from purchasing or controlling American agricultural land and agribusinesses. “Food security is national security, and I’m …
Trump Threatens Trade Action Over China’s Soybean Import Slowdown Ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China are once again putting American soybean exports in the spotlight. In a recent post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump expressed frustration over China’s reduced purchases of U.S. soybeans, describing the move as economically aggressive. “I believe that China purposefully not buying …
NCBA Opens Nominations for 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award, which celebrates exceptional conservation practices among cattle producers across the United States. “Since its inception 35 years ago, this prestigious program has recognized 235 cattle operations for their stewardship efforts. We look forward to finding the …
Wall Street Eyes Earnings Reports and Fed Decision as Market Risks Grow Despite the ongoing government shutdown, Wall Street has shown resilience, setting new all-time highs earlier this month. However, the next few weeks could bring significant volatility as quarterly earnings reports begin and U.S.-China trade relations continue to deteriorate. “We’ve mentioned on previous reports Wall Street seemed unconcerned with …
America’s Agricultural Roots In the early 1800s, American agriculture was the backbone of the national economy. As Mark Oppold explains in An American Agriculture History Minute, most citizens relied on farming not only for income but also for food security. Families grew crops and raised animals primarily to sustain themselves, with only a small portion sold at nearby local markets. …
U.S. Red Meat Export Opportunities Grow Following UK Trade Mission Jay Thieler, chair-elect of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), recently returned from a trade mission to the United Kingdom with Idaho Governor Brad Little, where the delegation explored the expanding potential for U.S. red meat exports—particularly beef and pork. Thieler shared his insights on the trip and the market …
Government Shutdown Creates Major Headaches for U.S. Farmers and Ranchers The ongoing government shutdown is causing widespread disruption across America’s farm country, delaying essential services and creating more stress for already burdened farmers and ranchers. According to Politico, the shutdown is having a direct impact on the agricultural sector: “Politico points out that the shutdown is stalling the delivery of …
U.S.-China Trade Relations Reach New Low Over Rare Minerals, Tariffs Tensions between the United States and China escalated late last week, and markets—including Wall Street and the CME Group—continue to respond with volatility and concern. “U.S. and Chinese trade relations began to sour late last week, Wall Street and the CME Group continue to react even today.” What many hoped …
Ethnic Traditions and the Roots of American Farming In the early days of the United States, immigrant farmers played a defining role in shaping American agriculture. As Mark Oppold explains in An American Agriculture History Minute, ethnicity influenced how settlers worked the land, managed livestock, and produced food in the New World. Farmers from Germany, England, Scotland, and Ireland each …
By Clint Thompson The Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year luncheon this week brought together the top farmers from across the Southeast. That included Alabama Farmer of the Year Dr. Nealy Barrett Jr. He expressed humility and gratitude for being up for the honor on Tuesday alongside farmers from neighboring states like Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina …
