by Riley Smith | Mar 5, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
When it comes to having a successful crop year, it’s important to get out ahead of any potential factors that might limit your yields. There are many different ways to do this, and some of those methods are more difficult than others. Meristem’s solution to getting a...
by Riley Smith | Mar 5, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
At 12:01 A.M. on Tuesday, March 4, tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports went into effect. At the same time, the tariff on Chinese imports doubled. Dave Salmonsen, senior director of government affairs with the American Farm Bureau Federation, says these tariffs now...
by Riley Smith | Mar 4, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
With the one-month delay on President Trump’s tariffs ending, the trade war has been reignited, and Canada and China already announced their retaliatory tariffs. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said they will announce their retaliation this Sunday. Ag commodity...
by Riley Smith | Mar 3, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Rural Americans are disproportionately impacted by many health conditions, as found by studies compiled by the National Grange. One of the most serious conditions is cardiovascular disease. Chris Hamp, President of the National Grange, said their work revealed the...
by Riley Smith | Mar 3, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
U.S. pork exports to Central America set new records in 2024, breaking previous highs in both volume and value. Lucia Ruano, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) representative in the region, said that consumer education programs- made possible through support from...
