The markets have been reacting to President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs all morning.
Sen. Steve Daines of Montana says that he has warned the Trump administration of the negative impacts these tariffs will have on his home state.
“I said, ‘Mr. President, look my Montana farmers and ranchers— these are your people. They voted for you last November, but I’ve got to tell you they are concerned right now about the impact of possibly reducing the ability to supply a very important market like Canada, not to mention the rest of the world. Montana is impacted more by Canadian trade disputes than any other state in the United States. We have a higher percentage of trade with Canada than any other state in the United States, and so this particularly hits home with us. The President understood my concerns. He heard it and I told him I want to stay in close contact with you because I’m listening to my farmers and ranchers. It’s our number one economic driver in Montana, and I’ll tell you if that starts to get hurt— we’ve got problems in our great state, and it hurts some of the best people in our state, and that’s our farmers and ranchers.”
State data shows that in 2021, Montana led the U.S. in exporting live non-purebred cattle to Canada. It was valued at $144 million. Last year alone, all Montana cattle going to Canada totaled 322,000 head.
Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding discusses the recent surge in bird flu cases, the state’s expanded biosecurity response and efforts to support poultry producers.
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Kurt Kovarik of Clean Fuels Alliance America joined us to break down the latest developments in the Renewable Fuel Standard rulemaking process and what it could mean for agriculture, energy markets, and rural economies.
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Jennifer Tirey of the Illinois Pork Producers Association joined us to discuss efforts to bring pork back into Chicago Public Schools, the nutritional benefits for students, and what the decision could mean for pork producers across the state.
March 02, 2026 02:23 PM
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Farmer and retired colonial Joe Ricker joined us to highlight Ag Safety Awareness Program Week, share his work supporting veterans and farmers, and offer guidance on making safety a year-round priority on the farm.
March 02, 2026 02:22 PM
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Dry conditions may tighten hay supplies before summer growth. John Mays of Central Life Sciences joined us to discuss the risks of extended grain storage, how quality can be affected over time, and what growers can do to protect their grain while waiting for market opportunities.
March 02, 2026 02:21 PM
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