Cindy Zimmerman

3 weeks ago | agnewswire.com | Cindy Zimmerman

Announcing reciprocal tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading partners Wednesday, President Donald Trump stressed the importance of fairness in export markets for agriculture. “With today’s actions, we’re also standing up for our great farmers and ranchers who are brutalized by nations all over the world, brutalized,” said Trump, singling out countries such as Canada for its tariffs on dairy products, the European Union for barriers to U.S. poultry, Australia for beef, and Japan for rice.

3 weeks ago | agnewswire.com | Cindy Zimmerman

National Awareness Campaign Launches as Peak Growing Season BeginsPhoenix, AZ – April 2, 2025 – With the growing season underway, the Arizona Cotton Research and Protection Council (ACRPC) is urging farmers to take action against aflatoxin contamination by applying AF36, a biological solution that reduces risks in crops, feed, and food production.

3 weeks ago | agwired.com | Cindy Zimmerman

This special episode of the Water for Food Podcast commemorates the 15th anniversary of the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute by sharing the story of its origin. You can read the full historical account here. The 15th anniversary year will be highlighted by a celebration reception at the upcoming 2025 Water for Food Global Conference, held in Lincoln, Nebraska, April 28-May 2. Learn more at waterforfood.nebraska.edu.

3 weeks ago | agnewswire.com | Cindy Zimmerman

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited Iowa Monday, starting the day at an ethanol plant where she was joined by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), Reps. Zach Nunn and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig. Rollins also toured a hog farm, and met with soybean producers and agriculture leaders from across Iowa, before capping off the day by delivering the keynote speech at the Iowa Ag Leaders Dinner.

4 weeks ago | energy.agwired.com | Cindy Zimmerman

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) took to the floor yesterday to urge Congress to help farmers who are struggling. "Many commodity producers are bracing for the prospect of serious financial losses this year," said Thune. "These challenges are real.