Farmers Remain Optimistic for 2025 Despite Higher Loan Expectations
Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer indicated farmer sentiment increased 5 points to 141 in January.
Brooke Rollins Receives Unanimous Vote from Senate Ag Committee
The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry advanced Brooke Rollins' nomination for secretary of agriculture to the full Senate by a 23 to 0 vote.
US, Canada and Mexico Won’t Impose Immediate Tariffs After a Day of Calls
In a series of high-level discussions on Monday, President Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reached an agreement to delay the implementation of proposed tariffs for 30 days.
Tips to Reduce 2025 Input Costs
With input costs versus income potential being a primary concern this year, an independent panel of crop consultants provided tips at the Field Advisor Forum in Champaign, Illinois.
Senate Confirms Lee Zeldin as EPA Administrator
The U.S. Senate voted 56 to 42 to confirm Lee Zeldin as EPA Administrator. Many in the renewable fuels industry are looking forward to working with Zeldon.
Loan Program Launched for Florida Farmers Affected by Winter Storm.
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced that farmers, ranchers and growers affected by the recent winter storm can now apply for interest-free loans through the Agriculture and Aquaculture Producers Natural Disaster Recovery Loan Program.
Mexico Prepares Retaliatory Tafiffs
President Donald Trump said the United States may impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico beginning February 1.
South Dakota Ban on Eminent Domain for Carbon Pipelines Passes House and Heads to Senate
The South Dakota House of Representatives passed bill 49-10 that would ban the use of eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipelines.
February to Usher in La Nina Weather Pattern
DTN Meteorologist John Baranick says the La Nina weather pattern is moving into North America.
White House Rescinds Federal Funding Freeze
The White House rescinded a federal funding freeze Wednesday.