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As global trade tensions escalate and domestic policy deadlines loom, grain markets are feeling the pressure. Beyond the latest USDA crop production numbers, key questions remain about how the agency will handle world demand estimates, especially amid ongoing tariff battles. “Beyond the crop production numbers, there remains a lot of questions regarding how USDA will handle world demand estimates, with …
As key agriculture programs approach expiration, tensions are rising in Washington over the next version of the farm bill. With the reconciliation bill having excluded several ag priorities, a 2025 farm bill battle appears inevitable this fall. “Several key agriculture programs that Republicans didn’t get in the reconciliation bill will expire soon. Punchbowl says a farm bill battle is coming …
Wall Street is already placing strong bets on the next move by the Federal Reserve. With no Federal Reserve Board meeting in August, all attention is focused on the September 16–17 meeting, and analysts are trading heavily on expectations of a September interest rate cut. “Wall Street analysts wasting no time Trading the likelihood of an interest rate cut in …
Following last week’s high-level Japanese tariff negotiations in Washington, D.C., a new chapter in the U.S.-Japan trade and investment agreement is taking shape—one that promises ongoing stability for U.S. red meat exports. According to U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom, the finalized deal is a critical step in preserving long-term market access in one of the …
In a recent interview with Laura Trump on Fox News, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins emphasized the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to limit foreign ownership of American farmland, especially by adversarial nations like China. The move reflects a broader commitment to protecting U.S. food security, national defense, and rural communities. “We will never have an America first unless we’re …
Magnolia Loom: Revolutionizing the Cotton Industry with Georgia Grown and Sewn Apparel A Family Business Brings Traceable, Sustainable Cotton Clothing from the Field to the Shirt Magnolia Loom’s Story: A Vision to Support Georgia Agriculture Magnolia Loom, a Georgia-based cotton apparel brand, has been making waves in the fashion and agriculture sectors since its inception. Founded by Zeke Chapman, the …
June Beef and Pork Exports: USMEF Highlights Growth in Latin America Despite China Challenges The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) released its latest June beef and pork export data, revealing contrasting trends between the two proteins. While U.S. pork exports saw notable growth, beef exports declined, primarily due to limited market access in key destinations like China. According to USMEF …
Crop Traders and Ag Equipment Manufacturers Hit Hard by Biofuel Policy Uncertainty and Trade Tensions Major crop trading companies and agricultural equipment manufacturers are reporting multi-year lows in second-quarter profits, driven by persistent uncertainty around U.S. biofuel policy and intensifying global trade tensions. The financial pressure is being felt across the ag sector, with companies like ADM, Bunge, Cargill, AGCO …
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) has issued a stark warning to the White House, highlighting the growing economic crisis facing corn producers across the country. In a formal letter, the NCGA detailed how rising fertilizer prices, compounded by low corn prices and trade uncertainty, are creating a dangerous situation for rural America. The letter states: “Unfortunately, the combination of …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reporting a notable improvement in drought conditions affecting cattle and hay production as the country enters August. In a recent update, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey highlighted how reduced drought pressure is benefiting both sectors—particularly across the Great Plains, a region heavily dependent on grazing and forage. “Cattle and hay numbers for the month …
