Friday, May 2nd, 2025 Podcast
As we close out the week, wheat rallied a bit while soybeans and corn were mixed. Plus, it was a higher day in livestock futures to round out the week. Kent Beadle with Paradigm Futures joins us
More Farm Bill Uncertainty on Capitol Hill
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Lawmakers are sending signals that a new farm bill isn’t certain in 2025. Reports say Republican lawmakers are considering adding Biden-era conservation programs into their party-line megabill that may have otherwise been in a
USDA Trade Nominee Lindberg Rebuffs Democrats’ Tariff Attacks, Predicts Trade Wins
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — USDA Undersecretary for Trade nominee Luke Lindberg rebuffed repeated attacks by Senate Ag Committee Democrats on the president’s tariffs, predicting there will be trade wins for farmers. A day before the Senate narrowly failed
Bayer Exits the Seed Treatment Equipment Business
(CHICAGO, IL) — Bayer announced it is leaving the seed treatment equipment business in the U.S. to help bolster the company’s finances. Reuters says a spokesman confirmed in an email that Bayer was exiting the business, which