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Tariffs Concerning to the Beef Industry

While some of the proposed tariffs by the Trump Administration have been postponed for a few weeks, the overall idea of them has been top of mind for many in agriculture. As Rusty Halvorson reports, that includes those in the beef industry. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director …

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USDA to Lead March Trade Mission to Guatemala

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will lead a trade mission to Guatemala from March 3-7, aiming to strengthen trade partnerships and expand U.S. agricultural exports throughout Central America. The delegation will include representatives from more than two dozen agribusinesses, trade organizations, and two state departments of agriculture. “Expanding export opportunities for American farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses remains a top …

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China Retaliates with Tariffs on U.S. Farm Machinery Amid Trade Dispute

Farm machinery manufacturers in the United States could soon feel the impact of retaliatory tariffs from China, following the latest round of trade actions between the two countries. After President Donald Trump imposed an additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports last Tuesday, China responded with its own 10% tariffs on U.S. goods, including agricultural equipment. The tariffs target more than …

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U.S. Agricultural Exports Surge in Volume Despite Lower Revenue in 2024

The United States saw a significant increase in agricultural export volumes in 2024, as lower prices encouraged global importers to take advantage of affordable bulk commodities. According to a report from Reuters, U.S. bulk agricultural exports rose by 22% in volume compared to the previous year, marking the largest annual increase in a decade. Despite this surge, the total revenue …

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Tariffs a Concern for Traders

While possible tariffs from the new Administration continue to be a concern for many in agriculture, Mark Oppold notes grain traders are also watching all of this closely. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult …

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Trade Watching for Hog, Cattle Reports

Those in the livestock trade are looking ahead at a couple of reports, one from the hog industry and one from the cattle industry. Rusty Halvorson has the story. USDA’s December Hogs and Pigs Report put the December 1 inventory at 75.8 million head. That’s down about a percentage point from the previous quarter but up a half percent from …

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Trade Issues Still a Concern for Agriculture

Trade issues are still a concern for many in agriculture. Mark Oppold has information about an event where trade will be one topic of discussion. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, …

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No Tariffs, Yet

President Donald Trump didn’t impose tariffs against Mexico and Canada right away as he previously stated. Instead, Farm Policy News says President Trump is thinking about possible 25 percent duties on imports from the USA’s North American neighbors by February 1 because of illegal immigrants and fentanyl crossing into the U.S.  Trump did direct federal agencies to investigate persistent U.S. …

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Looking at Trade Prospects with the New Administration

With the new administration scheduled to be sworn in next Monday, some wonder if they will be able to bring progress on trade negotiations. Rusty Halvorson has the story. Will a second administration of President Donald Trump bring progress on trade negotiations with key global partners? U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Vice President of Economic Analysis, Erin Borror, says exporters will be watching …

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U.S. Ag Trade Considerations in 2025

What might be some of the questions regarding U.S. farm and food trade in the New Year, based in part on some of the developments of 2024? Rod Bain takes a look. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity …