Trump Pledges to Use Tariff Revenue to Aid U.S. Farmers
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday his administration will channel money collected from tariffs to support American farmers who have been hurt by ongoing trade disputes. Speaking at the White House, Trump said producers would receive
Test, don’t guess on nutrient value of hay
By Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Livestock Educator Accurately sampling and testing hay is the only way to get a real understanding of the nutritive value of feed. Using values from previous years or a “book value” can
USDA To Measure Milk Production
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is set to begin data collection efforts for the quarterly Milk Production survey. The information collected in this survey allows NASS to accurately measure and
ASA Responds to Argentina Soybean Actions
Washington, D.C. This week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the U.S. government was in negotiations to extend a $20 billion swap line to the Argentine government and potentially purchase the country’s foreign bonds. Almost immediately after, a reported
Low Mississippi River Levels Again Jeopardize Farm Income
By: Daniel Munch Economist AFBF Close to half of all U.S. corn, soybeans and wheat exports move through the Mississippi River system, making it one of the most important export corridors in the world. Over the past
U.S. Soybean Harvest Faces China Standoff as Brazil Fills Export Gap
Analysts say food exports from the U.S. Midwest could play a pivotal role in any trade agreement between the United States and China. Political and business leaders from across the region recently met with senior Chinese trade