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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Smaller slaughter numbers across beef and pork signal tighter supplies into late 2025, while record-low veal production highlights ongoing structural changes in the sector.
Potash has seen the most significant decline, falling 11 percent over the same five-year period.
China’s buying decisions continue to be a critical factor in shaping cotton prices and export opportunities worldwide.
Lower inventories and cautious farrowing plans suggest tighter hog supplies into 2026, keeping producer margins sensitive to demand trends and health risks.
Secretary Rollins’ plan targets high costs, labor challenges, and export growth, delivering relief at home while building markets abroad.
Transportation challenges are mounting as droughts lower Mississippi River levels and push freight rates higher.
