Secretary Rollins Leads Largest USDA Trade Mission to Mexico. Last week in Mexico City, Mexico, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins led the largest U.S. Department of Agriculture agribusiness trade mission in the history of our country. During the mission to Mexico, 41 U.S. businesses, 33 cooperators and agriculture advocacy groups, six state departments …
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Oct 27
China Trade Talks and New Asia Deals Could Revive Ag Export Momentum
Soybean farmers were among those on Sunday praising a trade framework announced by U.S. and Chinese leaders that could end China’s freeze on buying U.S. agricultural products, according to Chris Clayton at DTN. The U.S.-China framework was laid out on Sunday while Trump administration officials were holding talks in Malaysia. The administration also announced four smaller …
Oct 16
Record Harvest Creates Marketing Puzzle for Farmers Amid Trade Uncertainty
A bin-busting harvest is rolling across the plains, but for many producers, the record crop presents a complex logistical and marketing puzzle. According to Tanner Ehmke of CoBank, the combination of a massive supply, ongoing trade disputes, and shifting market dynamics is forcing farmers to rethink traditional strategies for selling and storing their grain. Speaking …
Oct 06
Navigating Adversity: Optimism, Investments, and Trade Challenges in the Farm Economy
Despite facing significant headwinds in key sectors, John Newton (Executive Head of Terrain) expressed optimism for the future of the farm economy during a discussion at the Ag Outlook Forum. Speaking with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Newton pointed to expected political action, regulatory relief, and strategic investments as reasons for his positive outlook. Sources of …














