The America First Policy Institute is launching the Farmers First Agenda, focused on policies in support of farmers, ranchers, and rural communities.
It gained support from several state Ag Commissioners.
Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell is one of them, and he spoke with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender about how this will benefit ag, the impact on trade, and tax measures.
Check out this OpEd:
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President Donald J. Trump announced the launch of the America First Seafood Strategy (PDF, 11.4 MB) and several actions the Trump Administration is taking to support the American seafood industry.
AgriGold field agronomist Brett Leahr says the Midwest corn harvest this year shows how early-season water, late-season heat, drainage, and field topography can affect corn yields.
Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ SVP Curt Blades says lower farm income continues to weigh on tractor and combine sales as producers postpone major purchases. While recovery remains uncertain, he is optimistic heading into 2027.
September placements totaled 1.777 million head, down 12 percent from the previous year and the lowest September total since the series began in 1996.
The brand sold a record 63 million pounds of Prime beef even as fewer cattle qualified.