More Work Required to Fully Restore Cattle Trade with Mexico
Outgoing U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack sent a letter to Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture Julio Antonio Berdegué summarizing efforts to restore cattle trade between the two countries.
Poll Suggests Where Farmers Are Likely to Cut Costs in 2025
Farmers facing tight margins in 2025 are likely looking for places to cut costs.
Trump Considers 10% Trade Tariff on China
President Trump floated a 10% trade tariff on China, possibly starting on February 1, based on the accusation the country is sending fentanyl to Mexico and Canada.
Chinese Ownership of U.S. Farmland Dips
Foreign ownership of U.S. farmland grew by 1.58 million acres in 2023.
No Immediate Tariffs Issued, But Tariffs for Canada and Mexico Being Considered
President Trump did not immediately impose tariffs on his first day in office.
How Does the Flurry of Executive Orders Affect Agriculture?
The new administration wasted no time signing several executive orders on inauguration day, including one that rescinded more than 75 executive orders issued by former President Joe Biden throughout his presidency.
National Corn Growers Association Report Provides Roadmap for New Administration
The National Corn Growers Association's (NCGA's) 2025 Corn Competitiveness Report aims to help the Trump administration and the new Congress improve the economic outlook for producers.
Nebraska Bill Would Prevent Lab-Grown Meat From Being Manufactured, Distributed or Sold
Nebraska Senator Barry DeKay is introducing a bill to keep lab-grown meat from being manufactured, distributed or sold in Nebraska.
Trump Names Key Positions at the USDA
South Dakota Trade President and CEO Luke Lindberg was named undersecretary for trade and foreign affairs.
States and U.S. Federal Trade Commission File Right to Repair Lawsuit Against John Deere
Minnesota and Illinois have joined the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in filing a Right to Repair lawsuit against John Deere.