Big Week for Tariffs; GOP Leaders Seek Path for Budget Bill
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — President Donald Trump this week is set to unveil his reciprocal tariffs on U.S. trading partners. Trump says Wednesday is the “big one” for his next move on trade policy, but it’s unclear how
Some Texas Corn Farmers May Switch to Planting Cotton Due to Dry Conditions
Although corn and sorghum planting continues to progress across Texas, agronomists suggest that some farmers might switch from planting acres in corn and sorghum to cotton this year amidst continuing drought. In West Central Texas, Reagan Noland,
Can Broiler Eggs Help Table Egg Prices?
There have been over 20 million commercial table/shell egg laying hens lost already in 2025 alone due to High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). Losses have impacted egg supply and prices have spiked. As a stopgap measure to
NAWG CEO Chandler Goule to Depart in July 2025
Washington, D.C. (March 31, 2025) – The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) announced today that its CEO, Chandler Goule, will be stepping down from his position in July 2025. “The past nine years at NAWG have been
UK Detects First Case of Bird Flu in a Sheep, Stoking Fears of Spread
Bird flu has been detected in a sheep in northern England, the first known case of its kind in the world, Britain’s government said, adding to the growing list of mammals infected by the disease and fueling
Estimating the Impact of Low Mississippi River Levels on Soybean Basis in the Midsouth
Extreme weather events, like drought, jointly impact agricultural production and rural infrastructure, including transportation infrastructure. An important part of this transportation infrastructure is the Mississippi River. It serves as one of the most critical networks for moving
IFPA Presents Policy Solutions to MAHA Commission for a Healthier America
WASHINGTON, March 31, 2025 – The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) submitted policy recommendations to the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission, reinforcing its commitment to reducing diet-related diseases and improving public health nationwide. In a letter addressed to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., White House Domestic
SNAP Incentives Gain Support as Senate and House Introduce Bipartisan Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program
WASHINGTON, March 31, 2025—A new dairy incentive program aimed at encouraging healthy behavior among people participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is gaining bipartisan support in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. The Dairy Nutrition Incentive