by Riley Smith | Feb 19, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
As the threat of potential tariffs looms, the economic outlook is uncertain. Many people are attempting to make financial plans that will hopefully help navigate market volatility. However, Matt Roberts, chief planning officer at Syverson Strege, said a disciplined...
by Riley Smith | Feb 18, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
While the dry weather in Brazil is still helping out with harvest progress, it will create problems for the second crop corn that is being planted right behind the combines if it persists for too long. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the...
by Riley Smith | Feb 18, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Food for Peace, a 70-year-old program that was signed into law by President Eisenhower and championed by Kansas Senator Bob Dole, is now in question as President Trump moves to dismantle USAID over concerns of alleged corruption and mismanagement. Looking to save Food...
by Riley Smith | Feb 17, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
For years, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has not been kind to college students in farming families. Due to some flaws in the program, farmers must label their machinery, land, and small businesses as liquid assets, even though they are not...
by Riley Smith | Feb 17, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
U.S. beef is thriving in Mexico’s foodservice and hospitality sectors, but each major destination in Mexico has specific product needs. Gerardo Rodriguez, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) regional director for Mexico, Central America, and the Dominican Republic,...
