Trade with China is intensifying, as they are hitting back with 125 percent tariffs on all U.S. goods.
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins joined RFD-TV to discuss the President’s cabinet meeting, what farmers can expect from the President’s second term, the water situation in Mexico, and High-Path Avian Flu.
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Rising government payments are helping offset higher production costs as inflation-adjusted farm income declines.
USDA researchers say the method could also produce healthier males for release in the field.
Stronger mill use is providing a boost for extra-long-staple cotton demand, though overall volumes remain limited.
Lower beef and pork inventories point to tighter supplies, while growing turkey stocks could add pressure heading into fall.
Farm Bureau economist Dr. Faith Parum says year-round E15, higher renewable fuel standards, and expanded trade could boost demand for American agricultural products.
The House also passed a stopgap spending bill to keep the government funded through Dec. 11.