Rachel Schutte

6 days 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.

1 week 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

1 month 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.