Thursday, May 8th, 2025 Podcast
We saw the US and UK announce a trade deal on Thursday that does seem to be favorable towards agriculture, in particular ethanol and beef. However, the grain markets didn’t seem to react much either way to
U.S., U.K. Announce Trade Deal
(Washington, DC) — The U.S. and the UK are announcing a new trade deal. President Trump made the announcement at the White House this morning. He said he feels it will be a great deal for both
NCGA Encourages Trump to Include Corn in Bilateral Trade Agreement with India
The president of the National Corn Growers Association said today that his organization fully supports the Trump administration’s effort to forge a new trade relationship with India, and corn growers urge the administration to include corn and
Democrats Worried About Farm Bill Amidst Reconciliation Talks
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — While House Ag Chair GT Thompson and Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman have laid out an optimistic scenario for the farm bill, Democratic lawmakers who addressed agriculture reporters this week said they’re uncertain about
Secretary Rollins Hosts Farmers First Roundtable, Announces Expedited Disaster Aid
(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins held the inaugural Farmers First roundtable at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Wednesday. Secretary Rollins hosted Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, the Board of Directors for the
EPA Working to Clear Pesticide Registration Backlog
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says the Office of Pesticide Programs will benefit from the dissolution of the Office of Research and Development, the agency’s scientific research arm. The agency said last week the Office of Chemical Safety
Senators Urge USDA to Explain DOGE Review of Farm Loans
Democrats in the U.S. Senate have asked USDA to explain why the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) must approve certain government farm loans and loan guarantees before they are issued, according to a copy of a letter seen
Nebraska Farm Income Projected to Increase 55% in 2025
Nebraska net farm income is forecast to increase 55% in 2025, to a record $9.42 billion, according to new projections from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the University of Missouri. It would be the highest nominal farm
Lindberg Cites Trade Barriers During Confirmation Hearings
USDA Undersecretary for Trade nominee Luke Lindberg says America has “abdicated” its leadership role in feeding the world. Lindberg told Senate Ag lawmakers at his confirmation hearing that the U.S. for too long has let other nations
Red Meat Exports Trend Higher in March; Beef Export Value Highest in Nine Months
Exports of U.S. beef, pork and lamb trended higher year-over-year in March, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Beef export value was the highest since June, while Latin