World News

“Applying significant broad-based tariffs on Mexico and Canada would be really a downside to the U.S. economy.”
“Very uncertain time for farmers as we try to navigate what’s ahead with these trade relationships.”
“There’s always ways to be able to address challenges.”
Here are the top agriculture news headlines from RFD-TV News today (Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025) and the top trending stories on RFD-TV News.
Continuing Coverage: War in Ukraine
Continuing Coverage: Immigration
Rural population growth supports long-term stability of the ag workforce.
Texas rancher says illegal border crossings have slowed significantly, with fewer encounters reported over the past year.
Labor supply may shift, but uncertainty remains for producers.
Business News: Trade

Imports & Exports

NCGA Chief Economist Krista Swanson discusses the evolving role of ethanol in the current energy crisis, opportunities for expanding corn discusses the evolving role of ethanol in the current marketdemand, and the industry’s outlook moving forward.
Energy risks could reshape global ag trade flows.
The ag trade deficit is narrowing, but export competition remains strong.