U.S. farmers retain optimistic outlook for 2025 despite ag trade uncertainty
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — U.S. farmers began 2025 with an optimistic outlook, as the January Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 5 points from the previous month to a reading of 141. This increase was driven
Senate Ag Committee Advances Brooke Rollins for Full Senate Vote
The Senate Agriculture Committee unanimously advanced Brooke Rollins’ nomination for agriculture secretary Monday. With the committee’s approval, Rollins is now poised for a full Senate vote, though committee chair John Boozman (R-Ark.) noted it’s unlikely to happen
Swine Health Information Center Releases 2025 Plan of Work, Celebrates Record-Breaking 2024, and Welcomes New Grant Administrator
Manhattan, Kansas (February 3, 2025) – The Swine Health Information Center released its 2025 Plan of Work, outlining key priorities to protect the health of the US swine herd in the coming year. This follows a year of unprecedented
Geringhoff Announces $5,000,000 USA Factory Expansion
Ahlen, Germany/St. Cloud, Minnesota – Geringhoff, a global leader in premium, high performance harvesting equipment, today announces a 40,000 sqft, > $5,000,000 expansion of the Saint Cloud, Minnesota manufacturing facility. Construction started at the end of last
R-CALF USA Board of Directors Elect New Officers, Seat New Directors
BILLINGS, Mont. – During its January meeting, the Board of Directors of R-CALF USA elected Region VIII Director Dave Hyde as the new president of the board and Region X Director Eric Gropper as the board’s new
Farmers for Free Trade Talks Tariffs
Farmers for Free Trade released a statement on the harm tariffs against Mexico and Canada would cause farmers and U.S. agriculture. Bob Hemesath, Farmers for Free Trade Board Chair, says, “Canada, Mexico, and China together buy half
ND Agricultural Hall of Fame to Induct Two New Members
A soil health pioneer and “the farmers lawyer” are the latest inductees to the North Dakota Agricultural Hall of Fame. Gabe Brown and Sarah Vogel will be officially inducted on March 5, 2025, during the ND Winter
Thune Comments On President Trump Tariffs
(Washington, DC) — Senate Majority Leader John Thune is giving his insight on President Trump’s latest tariff announcements. The South Dakota Republican Senator told reporters yesterday he feels it’s a wait-and-see situation if tariffs are actually imposed
Canada, Mexico Tariffs Delayed 30 Days; China Issues Retaliatory Tariffs
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Tariffs on Mexico and Canada will be put on hold for one month. President Trump’s decision comes after he spoke with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Monday morning, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in