by Riley Smith | Apr 7, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
February exports of U.S. pork were moderately lower than a year ago, despite continued success in Mexico and Central America, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). February beef exports were also below last year...
by Riley Smith | Apr 4, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Farmers who are on the fence about reducing nitrogen applications might want to consider enrolling in the Practical Farmers of Iowa’s N Rate Risk Protection Program. The program is designed to help farmers reduce their input costs while also protecting the local...
by Riley Smith | Apr 4, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada will levy a tariff on all American-made vehicles that are not compliant with the USMCA and that those Canadian counter-tariffs will match tariffs put on Canada’s auto industry. This Canadian measure follows...
by Riley Smith | Apr 3, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
President Trump recently announced reciprocal tariffs on a sweeping list of U.S. trading partners. Dave Salmonsen, senior director of government affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation, said there are two sets of tariffs to keep in mind. Salmonsen said tariffs...
by Riley Smith | Apr 3, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Since this week’s U.S. Export Sales Report looks at the prior week for export numbers, we haven’t seen the impact of the renewed tariffs yet. However, the current market prices are absolutely reacting to that news. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an...
