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Greer confirmed as U.S. Trade Representative

Jamieson Greer is now the U.S. Trade Representative.  The U.S. Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Greer as President Trump’s trade deal leader.  Greer’s nomination cleared the Senate with a 56-43 vote.  The former lawyer and Judge Advocate General in the Air Force served as... Read More.

2025 outlook requires a support system

A vice president with Great American Insurance Group says U.S. farmers are in a crisis. Steve Maulberger says he’s worried about the ag economy. “Nothing is really set in a way for a farmer to know that there’s a positive commodity for them to... Read More.

Ethanol stocks sharply higher, production near steady

U.S. ethanol stocks surged last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says the domestic ethanol supply grew to its largest level since April 2020 at 27.571 million barrels, rising 1.353 million on the week and 1.549 million on the year. That big jump in... Read More.

An effort to help alleviate the egg shortage

Highly pathogenic avian influenza continues to strain the nation’s egg supply and is shooting egg prices through the roof. Efforts are being considered that could help address both issues.  The National Chicken Council has petitioned the Food & Drug Administration to modify a regulation... Read More.

Farmers bracing against unknowns

Many farmers are making plans for the 2025 growing season with several unknowns hanging over agriculture. Rob Shaffer, American Soybean Association board member, says an outdated farm safety net is worrisome. “Because it sets the ARC and PLC five-year prices, so we can plan... Read More.

AFBF reports farm bankruptcies up

An American Farm Bureau Federation economist says farm bankruptcy numbers continue to grow. Economist Samantha Ayoub says many of the Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies were filed in the Midwest. “In the Midwest, that had by far the most bankruptcies in general at 71 filings... Read More.

Iowa FFA student to donate 20,000 pounds of produce

An Iowa FFA student plans to donate 20,000 pounds of produce to local nonprofits this year. Lauren Schroeder of the Calmus-Wheatland Chapter in the east-central part of the state says she’s been growing vegetables on an acre and-a-half plot and recently donated $30,000-worth of... Read More.

Ag Secretary Rollins announces USDA’s $1 billion HPAI plan

The US Secretary of Agriculture says the USDA plans to invest $1 billion to combat highly pathogenic avian influenza. Brooke Rollins announced her five-step plan this morning during the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Winter Meeting.  “We are devoting up to $500 million... Read More.

Missouri agriculture seeks greater market access in Taiwan

Starting Thursday, Missouri’s Ag Department is expected to showcase the state’s ag industry at several trade shows in Taiwan. Soybeans, pork, dog and cat food will be showcased at the trade shows. Ag Director Chris Chinn says its important overseas buyers connect with Missouri... Read More.

Winterkill questions could continue for weeks

Many U.S. winter wheat growing areas recently experienced bitterly cold temperatures. However, Rich Nelson, chief strategist at Allendale, tells Brownfield, the full extent of damage on this year’s U.S. winter wheat crop, if any, won’t be known until it emerges from dormancy and harvest... Read More.
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