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CoBank: Trump’s Tariffs, Inflation, Trade Policy Compounding Economic Anxiety
…growth this year. CoBank: Trump’s Tariffs, Inflation, Trade Policy Compounding Economic Anxiety Quarterly April2025Download Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those…
BLM May Face More Lawsuits
…than 3,200 oil and gas leases in seven states. The Biden administration started work on the review four days before President Trump took office in January. E and E News…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-16-25
…USDA has repackaged the $3.1 billion Climate Smart Commodities Program into the “Advancing Markets for Producers” (AMP) program, aligning with Trump administration priorities. The new program requires 65% of funds…
Thousands Accept Trump Buyouts at USDA
Thousands of workers have accepted the Trump administration’s buyout offers at the USDA. E & E News says employees who’ve seen the internal numbers at USDA say the count has…
U.S. Farm Sector Starts 2025 Strong but Faces Rising Trade Risks and Price Pressures in New Administration
DepositPhotos image The Farm Credit System says the U.S. economy entered 2025 with key indicators in favorable positions. However, expectations for first quarter growth have now declined after the administration…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-15-25
…of Trump’s tariffs on farmers, with Brooke Rollins emphasizing the need to realign the world economy to benefit American farmers. Rollins criticized previous tariff regimes and highlighted the Biden administration’s…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-14-25
…comes to exports. The discussion on the Ag Net News Hour in this segment, focused on the Trump administration’s proposal to impose port fees on Chinese ships entering US ports,…
Pistachio Processors are Nearly Sold Out
…strong demand for U.S. pistachios, driven by the American Pistachio Association‘s health promotion efforts. However, Zion warned growers to be cautious about tariffs and potential trade wars, as the Trump…
Canadian Manufacturers Say Tariffs Are Undermining North American Industry
…of the border. While Canada has so far avoided the latest round of reciprocal tariffs announced by the Trump administration, 25 percent tariffs on key products, including automotive parts, steel,…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-11-25
…Net News Hour focused on Brooke Rollins’ speech on trade, highlighting the high tariffs on US products, such as a 700% tariff on rice. They reviewed the Trump administration’s efforts…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-10-25
…imposed additional 50% tariffs, resulting in a combined 104% tariff on US imports. The Trump administration’s stance on China was praised for its firmness. Concerns were raised about the economic…
Wine Retailers Say New Tariffs Could Hurt U.S. Industry
…expects consumers will simply buy less wine overall. The group says this will lead to lost revenue, layoffs, and even business closures. They are asking the Trump administration to remove…
Senators Move to Rein in Trump’s Tariff Powers
Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) has introduced the bipartisan Trade Review Act of 2025, aiming to reestablish congressional oversight of President Trump’s use of tariff powers. The bill would limit the…