Andrew Huneke

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Producer for Agri-Pulse’s Newsmakers show. Former producer at WBFF TV in Baltimore and former writer/producer at Fox 5 DC. Towson University alum.

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Impact of Trump’s Tariff Plan on Producers: Insights From Sen. Hoeven and Ag Experts

2 weeks ago | agriculture.com | Andrew Huneke |Lydia Johnson

President Trump unveiled a massive tariff plan this week, adding a 10% across-the-board tariff on imports, plus a higher reciprocal tariff on many U.S. trading partners. Agri-Pulse Newsmakers asked Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., how the tariffs will affect producers and how farm bill elements may be incorporated into budget reconciliation.
Impact of Trump’s Trade and Immigration Policies on U.S. Agriculture: A Deep Dive

3 weeks ago | agriculture.com | Andrew Huneke |Lydia Johnson

President Trump’s planned reciprocal tariffs are expected to go into effect next week. In this latest episode of Agri-Pulse Newsmakers, Andrew Huneke spoke with Jaime Castaneda from the National Milk Producers Federation and Cassandra Kuball from Torrey Advisory Group about how the proposals could impact agriculture. They also discuss the potential for ag labor reform with Trump’s stricter immigration policies.
National Ag Leaders Discuss ECAP Payments, Farm Bill

1 month ago | agriculture.com | Andrew Huneke |Lydia Johnson

Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., has seen three hurricanes hit her district in 13 months. In this episode of Agri-Pulse Newsmakers, Cammack overviews recovery efforts and the possibility to embed USDA staff in FEMA to assist with future disasters.
Farming in the Crossfire: U.S. Agriculture and Retaliatory Tariffs

1 month ago | agriculture.com | Andrew Huneke |Lydia Johnson

The agriculture industry is beginning to feel shocks from retaliatory tariffs aimed at U.S. farm products. In this episode of Agri-Pulse Newsmakers, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney discusses how President Trump’s aggressive trade agenda is impacting American agriculture and looks ahead to NASDA’s farm bill priorities.
5 Farm Group Leaders Talk Top 2025 Priorities From Commodity Classic

1 month ago | agriculture.com | Lydia Johnson |Andrew Huneke

It’s been a big week for farm country as President Donald Trump enacted, then delayed, tariffs on Mexico and Canada. In this episode of Agri-Pulse Newsmakers, farm group leaders at Commodity Classic in Denver spoke about their top priorities in 2025, including tariffs, the state of the farm economy and renewable fuels.
Navigating the Ag Economy: Falling Row Crop Prices and Rising Livestock Values Projected Amid Tariff Uncertainty

1 month ago | agriculture.com | Andrew Huneke |Lydia Johnson

Last week, USDA unveiled 2025 projections that show falling row crop prices and rising cattle and poultry prices. In the latest episode of Agri-Pulse Newsmakers, USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer offers his thoughts about the analysis, including the ongoing pressure on egg prices, just after his presentation at the agency’s Ag Outlook Forum.
How USDA Layoffs and Federal Cuts Are Impacting Rural America and Agriculture

2 months ago | agriculture.com | Andrew Huneke |Lydia Johnson

Last week, the Agriculture Department’s staff was downsized by federal employee layoffs. In this latest episode of Agri-Pulse Newsmakers, Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) was asked how the staff changes will impact rural America and if farmers should be concerned about the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Ag Budget Cuts, Farm Bill Debate, USAID Layoffs, and More From D.C.

2 months ago | agriculture.com | Andrew Huneke |Lydia Johnson

House Republicans are moving a budget plan that would slash USDA funding by $230 billion. In this latest episode of “Agri-Pulse Newsmakers,” South Dakota Republican Rep. Dusty Johnson joined the show to discuss the possible cuts, which will likely come from nutrition assistance.
Former Ag Secretaries Appraise Trump’s Trade Strategy, Cabinet Picks

2 months ago | agriculture.com | Andrew Huneke |Lydia Johnson

Trade has been top of mind for farm country this week as President Donald Trump imposed and delayed tariffs on the country’s top trading partners. On this week’s episode of “Agri-Pulse Newsmakers,” former Secretaries of Agriculture Dan Glickman and Mike Johanns, USDA leaders during the Clinton and George W. Bush administrations, discuss the impact of enacted and potential tariffs.