Groups representing U.S. farmers have filed a brief encouraging the Supreme Court to hear a case on labeling for glyphosate and other pesticides. The groups, which represent a broad swath of agriculture and cover over 300 million acres, argue that glyphosate is a “once-in-a-century” herbicide given its effectiveness at controlling an array of damaging weeds,…… MORE
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Rollins Leads Trade Delegation to Promote U.S. Ag
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins will visit the United Kingdom this week, just days after the U.S. and U.K. announced a trade agreement in principle was in place between the two countries. “I’m traveling to the U.K. on my first foreign mission to meet with my counterparts and discuss the commitments of this new deal,” Rollins…… MORE
U.S. and U.K. Trade Deal Benefits Farmers and Ranchers
The White House says the agreement provides American companies with unprecedented access to United Kingdom markets while bolstering national security. President Donald Trump said, “The deal includes billions of dollars of increased market access for American exports, especially in agriculture, dramatically increasing access for American beef, ethanol, and virtually all the products produced by our…… MORE
Commodity Report for Thursday, May 8th
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Trade Barriers Talk During USDA Confirmation Hearing
USDA Undersecretary for Trade nominee Luke Lindberg says America has “abdicated” its leadership role in feeding the world. Lindberg told Senate Ag lawmakers at his confirmation hearing that the U.S. for too long has let other nations “rig” farm trade against American producers. “Our ethanol producers are no longer competitive in Brazil because of Brazilian import tariffs.…… MORE
Farmer Outlook Improves
Farmer sentiment improved in April as producers expressed more optimism about current and future conditions on their farms. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 8 points to a reading of 148, up from 140 in March. The Index of Current Conditions climbed 9 points to 141, while the Index of Future Expectations increased 8 points to 152. The improvement…… MORE
The Ag Center – Commodity Report for Tuesday, May 6th
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Pending Tax Set on Mexican Tomato Imports
The Trump administration plans to put a nearly 21% duty on fresh Mexican tomatoes starting July 14. A duty like a tariff is a tax on imports, and this one would impact the 4 billion pounds of tomatoes the U.S. imports from Mexico each year. Proponents say the import tax will help rebuild the shrinking…… MORE
Mexico to Become Top U.S. Ag Export Destination
U.S. food and agricultural exports to Mexico surged 65% during the last four years, making it the fastest-growing export market for many American agricultural products and commodities. Mexico’s growth as a destination for U.S. exports has been spurred by its booming post-COVID-19 economy and a rapidly growing manufacturing sector. According to new research from CoBank’s…… MORE
U.S. and Indonesia Sign Landmark Dairy Agreement
The National Milk Producers Federation, the U.S. Dairy Export Council, and the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce signed an MOU to deepen cooperation between the U.S. and Indonesian dairy industries. The Memorandum of Understanding outlines a framework for collaboration to support enhanced dairy trade, strengthen commercial cooperation, and bolster public nutrition through promoting greater consumption of…… MORE
