…facing farmers this year. Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) Rural Mainstreet Economy Remains Weak 95% of Bankers Support Continuing 2017 Tax Cuts May 2025 Survey Results at-a-Glance: • The overall…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-22-25
…trade talks continue, and China negotiations are ongoing. Weather conditions in the US, Brazil, and China are impacting agricultural markets. The Make America Healthy Again Commission‘s potential ban on pesticides…
Rollins Vows Better USDA Customer Service During Road Trip
…planned, maintaining current workforce levels. In addition to domestic policy discussions, Rollins also addressed emerging challenges in global agricultural trade. Brazil recently reported its first outbreak of bird flu, prompting…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-21-25
…weather, particularly tornadoes in Kentucky, and the bird flu outbreak in Brazil. They also cover the House Budget Committee’s passage of a budget reconciliation bill that increases farm program spending…
U.S. Red Meat Exports Rise in March, Beef Hits Nine-Month High
…$1.5 million, driven largely by demand from Mexico and the Caribbean. U.S. Red Meat Exports Rise in March, Beef Hits Nine-Month High Red Meat Exports Trend Higher in March; Beef…
U.S. Withdraws from Long-Standing Trade Agreement-Tomato Tariffs to Skyrocket
…to renegotiate the agreement. As part of its response, Mexico has hinted at retaliatory measures, including the possibility of imposing tariffs on U.S. meat exports, which would significantly affect American…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-05-25
…received positive feedback from farming groups. The conversation also covered the Strengthening Local Processing Act (.pdf), which supports small meat and poultry processors by providing access to information, inspector-approved products,…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-02-25
…flu outbreak, with a new strain, D1.1, confirmed in Nevada cattle, raising concerns about wider spread and human health risks. Nick emphasized the importance of cooking meat properly to avoid…
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Strengthen Local Meat Processing Infrastructure
…Meat Processors, the Niche Meat Processors Assistance Network, the American Grassfed Association, the National Bison Association, and the American Pastured Poultry Producers Association. Bipartisan Bill Aims to Strengthen Local Meat…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-30-25
…wineries to adapt. The segment concludes with a light-hearted discussion on farming facts and personal preferences for different types of poultry and meat. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
China Says It Won’t Be Affected by Loss of U.S. Grains, Oilseeds
…cool animal feed prices. Inbound shipments, mainly from Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay, are poised to climb to more than 30 million tons during the period from April to the end…
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Impact on Agricultural Industry
by Alan Reid, via Wikimedia Commons The conversation discusses the potential impact of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on the agricultural industry. Specifically, it addresses the estate tax…
Global Cotton Forecast Hits Seven-Year High
…2024-2025 at 120.9 million bales, a 7% increase over the previous year and the highest level since 2017-2018. While production is down slightly from last month’s estimate, it remains strong….
Death Taxes Loom as Threat to Family Farms
Several key provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are scheduled to expire this year, and the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is urging Congress to act. The…