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1 week 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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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. 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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3 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. 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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4 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. 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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1 month 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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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. 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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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. 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.
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2 months ago | 
farmprogress.com | Rachel Schutte
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will start accepting applications for up to $10 billion in direct payments to farmers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program. The market-based assistance was approved as part of the American Relief Act 2025 passed by Congress on December 21, 2024. Farmers who produced eligible commodities during the 2024 crop year are eligible for these one-time economic assistance payments intended to offset increased input costs and struggling commodity prices.
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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. Trade war set to drive up farm equipment costsAn ongoing trade war is expected to have a far-reaching effect on farm equipment, impacting myriad machinery components that could drive up costs on the dealer lot. Equipment inventories are stabilizing following volatile post-pandemic years, but price tags are rising alongside inflation – and tariffs could send prices into orbit.
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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. U.S. ag trade deficit hits recordImports of everything from avocados to coffee are expected to drive the country’s agriculture trade deficit to a record $49 billion this year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said in its trade outlook report. At the same time, America’s most widely grown crops have been losing overseas markets over the past decades.
