World News
“Top of mind across all of agriculture is to see a Farm Bill get across the finish line.”
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
Geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupt fertilizer shipments, raising costs and creating uncertainty for U.S. farmers ahead of planting season.
President Trump issues a 60-day Jones Act waiver to ease fuel shipments amid Middle East tensions disrupting energy markets, while biofuel policy gains focus.
Corn and sorghum exports continue outperforming soybeans.