Strategies for Ag Businesses Under Tariff Pressure with Dr. Kohl
Check out Dr. Dave Kohl’s latest advice for entrepreneurs and ag business owners from AgWest Farm Credit. In this update, Dr. Dave Kohl offers valuable…
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Farmer Sentiment Improves as Long-Term Optimism Outweighs Tariff Concerns
Farmer sentiment improved in April as producers expressed more optimism about current and future conditions on their farms. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 8…
USDA to Issue $1.3 Billion to Specialty Crop Producers Through Second Marketing Assistance Program Payment
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced a second round of payments coming this week for specialty crop producers through the Marketing Assistance for…
University of Idaho Grant to Help Farmers Terminated by USDA
The largest grant in University of Idaho’s history, intended to provide payment directly to Idaho producers for developing sustainable agricultural practices, was terminated this week…
Farm Bureau Warns Increased Tariffs Threaten the Economic Sustainability of Farmers
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented on President Trump’s announcement that the United States will impose reciprocal tariffs on trading partners. “Trade is…
Farmer Sentiment Slips Due to Rising Policy Uncertainty
By Michael Langemeier and James Mintert, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture Farmer sentiment declined in March as concerns over agricultural trade and farm policy weighed…
Ag Groups Concerned by Unintended Consequences of Strategy on Chinese Shipbuilding
More than 300 ag and trade organizations have signed a letter urging the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to avoid negative impacts on…
Vive Strengthens Leadership Team With Strategic Promotions
Vive Crop Protection is pleased to announce two key leadership appointments, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and strategic growth. Dave Rummel has been named Chief Commercial…
Joint Statement on Proposed Tariffs from Ag Retailers and Fertilizer Institute
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) and The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) issued the following joint statement regarding the Trump administration’s announcement on tariffs on imports of Canadian goods:“TFI and ARA…
Farm Bureau Urges Quick Resolution to Tariffs
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on President Trump’s decision to impose increased tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China. “Farmers support…