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RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney discusses what the exemptions could mean for U.S. agriculture and global trade.
For producers who depend on overseas markets, the lack of progress leaves uncertainty over future trade policies.
Ethanol output dropped to its lowest level since early May as inventories continued to build and exports weakened.
Farm equipment sales remain under pressure as tractor purchases decline. Paul Neiffer urges farmers to SDRP eligibility rules allowing machinery gains to qualify as farm income.
While demand is one concern, U.S. growers are also monitoring the cotton jassid, an emerging insect threat.
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says the recent heat has already produced record-breaking temperatures across parts of the northern Plains, particularly in Montana.
President Trump’s address is scheduled for 9 p.m. Eastern. Markets will be watching for any announcements that could influence trade, foreign policy, energy markets, or other issues affecting the agricultural economy.
California Farm Bureau says higher wage requirements could threaten goat grazing operations used for wildfire prevention.
Global apparel production is shifting, but the expected boost for North American cotton manufacturing has yet to materialize.
Uncertainty surrounding Colorado River water allocations is one of the biggest issues affecting the Arizona farmland real estate market.
Southern rice plantings have fallen sharply, pushing total U.S. rice acreage to its lowest level since 1972.
Agronomists are encouraging corn producers to continue scouting as disease pressure increases.
Jamieson Greer says rising imports may be harming U.S. lamb producers through lost sales and reduced market share.
Ten more meat and poultry companies have adopted USDA’s voluntary label for products sourced entirely in the United States.
Lower feed costs continue to support producers, but weaker hog prices are reducing profit margins.
Weekly USDA export inspections showed stronger wheat shipments, steady corn demand and continued buying interest from China and Mexico.