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2 weeks ago | 
farmprogress.com | Rachel Schutte
Did you miss some news this week? We’ve got you covered. Here’s a collection of the top headlines in agriculture. Deere launches F8 and F9 Series forage harvestersJohn Deere's new F8 and F9 forage harvesters pack more horsepower and automation features that could save farmers valuable time during harvest. The machines include a new inoculant dosing system with larger capacity and automated cleaning to better preserve feed.
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3 weeks ago | 
farmprogress.com | Rachel Schutte
Senate ag committee advances whole milk billThe Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry approved the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act this week. The legislation will expand options for schools participating in USDA’s National School Lunch Program, allowing them to offer whole and reduced-fat milk options in addition to fat-free or low-fat milk. The bill will proceed to the full Senate for consideration.
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1 month ago | 
farmprogress.com | Rachel Schutte
Did you miss some news this week? We’ve got you covered. Here’s a collection of the top headlines in agriculture. New World Screwworm exceeds containment thresholdTo protect the U.S. from New World Screwworm, the U.S.-Mexico border was closed on May 11 to cattle, bison, and horses from Mexico. NWS larvae feed on flesh and infest warm-blooded animals including livestock, poultry, wildlife, domestic animals and rarely humans.
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1 month ago | 
farmprogress.com | Rachel Schutte
Did you miss some news this week? We’ve got you covered. Here’s a collection of the top headlines in agriculture. Farmer sentiment improves despite trade disputeThe April Ag Economy Barometer reading climbed 8 points to a reading of 148. Producers overwhelmingly reported that they expect the increased use of tariffs by the U.S. to prove beneficial to the U.S. agricultural economy in the long run.
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1 month ago | 
farmprogress.com | Rachel Schutte
Did you miss some news this week? We’ve got you covered. Here’s a collection of the top headlines in agriculture. 2,4-D to face import duties after ITC rulingThe International Trade Commission issued a ruling April 29 that imports of 2,4-D from India and China are harming Corteva Agriscience. The decision came in response to a petition from Corteva Agriscience in 2024 calling for antidumping and countervailing duties on imports from certain foreign suppliers.
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2 months ago | 
farmprogress.com | Rachel Schutte
Did you miss some news this week? We’ve got you covered. Here’s a collection of the top headlines in agriculture. Tariffs bring dairy trade to forefrontDairy continues to face multiple challenges, according to Corey Geiger, lead dairy economist for CoBank, but there are many positive economic storylines. Dairy grew into a record $76 billion retail category and the average American now consumes 661 pounds of dairy products each year.
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2 months ago | 
farmprogress.com | Rachel Schutte
Did you miss some news this week? We’ve got you covered. Here’s a collection of the top headlines in agriculture. USDA “cancels” climate-smart programSecretary Brooke Rollins’ visit to Pennsylvania farms on Monday was overshadowed by USDA’s announcement that it was “canceling” the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Program. The program will be renamed the Advancing Markets for Producers Initiative and funded programs must meet a list of changes.
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2 months ago | 
farmprogress.com | Rachel Schutte
Catch up on bullish USDA corn data, the push toward biological inputs, smarter input-buying strategies and more. As farmers, trade news is more than headlines — it’s your livelihood. When tariffs shift, so do profit margins, markets and peace of mind. Here at Farm Progress, we’re following the developments that impact your bottom line. But if you’re looking for a moment to breathe, here’s a roundup of other top ag stories making waves this week.
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2 months ago | 
farmprogress.com | Rachel Schutte
Did you miss some news this week? We’ve got you covered. Here’s a collection of the top headlines in agriculture. Top story: Trump tariffs spark economic fears for farmersOn April 2, President Donald Trump announced the U.S. will impose a minimum 10% tariff on all imported goods. Additional tariffs will be imposed on nations that levy higher tariffs on U.S. products beginning April 9. Additionally, a 25% tariff is now in effect on imported automobiles.
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Mar 28, 2025 | 
farmprogress.com | Rachel Schutte
Did you miss some news this week? We’ve got you covered. Here’s a collection of the top headlines in agriculture. Farm Futures survey reveals 2025 planting intentionsWhile the trade is tossing around planted corn numbers upward of 95 million acres for 2025, the latest Farm Futures growers survey tells a different story. Half of the farmer respondents in the top 10 corn-producing states reported drops in their average planted corn acres.
