Tuesday, May 6th, 2025 Podcast
We continue to see tariffs and trade as a large driver of the market conversation as we get into the month of May, along with weather and yield projections for the U.S. growing season and broader concern
Farmer Sentiment Improves as Long-Term Optimism Outweighs Tariff Concerns
Farmer sentiment improved in April as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer climbed 8 points to a reading of 148. The improvement in farmers’ sentiment was bolstered by increases in both the Index of Current Conditions, which rose 9
Senate Ag Committee Advances USDA Nominees for Deputy Secretary and General Counsel
(WASHINGTON D.C. ) – This week, U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) announced the committee voted to advance the nominations of Judge Stephen Vaden to serve as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
15,000+ USDA Employees Accept Buyouts
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — More than 15,000 USDA employees have taken one of the Trump administration’s two financial incentive offers to leave the agency, according to a readout from a USDA briefing with congressional staff seen by Reuters.
Farm Bill Markup Delayed Again
House leaders are delaying a planned Agriculture Committee markup that was tentatively set for this week as big issues remain for the GOP’s massive domestic policy bill, according to two Republicans granted anonymity to relay the decision
Rapid Planting Pace Continued Last Week
(FARGO, ND) — The rapid pace of planting for this spring continued last week with corn nearly doubling the previous week’s estimated number according to USDA. Nationwide, corn planting stands at 40% complete as of Sunday. That’s