President Donald Trump has been in office for less than 24 hours and we have already learned more on his international plans.
The newly sworn-in President doubled down on his proposed plans to reclaim the Panama Canal. While the United States handed over control of the canal to Panama in 1999, the 47th President has been largely concerned with China’s presence in the waterway.
The President shared that we did not give it to China. We gave it to Panama, and we’re taking it back.
73% of the traffic that passes through the Panama Canal each day is American. Congressional effort is being backed by Congressman Dusty Johnson to get the ball moving on its acquisition.
President Trump also repeated in his Inaugural Address that he will be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.
He later followed through on that promise, signing an executive order to change the name.
Florida has since become the first state to adhere to that executive order with an emergency declaration for the state of Florida warning of today’s winter storm referencing the body of water.
While he did not take immediate action to impose his widely discussed 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, Reuter’s is reporting action could be taken as soon as February 1st by the new administration.
The Fertilizer Research Act, reintroduced by Sens. Grassley, Ernst, and Baldwin, would direct the USDA to study and publish public reports on competition and pricing trends in the fertilizer market.
September 16, 2025 05:08 PM
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Allowing year-round sales of E15 nationally could deliver billions in economic gains, according to a new study from the Renewable Fuels Association and National Corn Growers Association.
September 16, 2025 02:29 PM
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Year-round sales of E-15 are another major topic on Capitol Hill, which, according to Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), is one issue up for debate this session with significant bipartisan support.
September 15, 2025 12:09 PM
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Lawmakers have until September 30 to shore up federal spending for next year, or risk a government shutdown. The Farm Bill is also set to expire the same day.
September 15, 2025 11:57 AM
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Farm CPA Paul Neiffer joined us on Thursday’s Market Day Report for a closer look at how Trump’s Big, Beautiful Bill changes to base acres and potential impacts on future ARC and PLC payments.
September 11, 2025 01:36 PM
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Rep. Mike Simpson (R-ID) joined us on Champions of Rural America to share his insights on upcoming changes to public land management and how they will benefit agriculture and the Western working class.
September 11, 2025 01:21 PM
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