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Find the latest ag news, including updates on farm policy, business, machinery, and technology. This section also covers crop news for corn, soybeans, and wheat as well as livestock updates on cattle, hogs, and poultry.

U.S. President Donald Trump holds up a copy of a 2025 National Trade Estimate Report as he speaks during a âMake America Wealthy Againâ trade announcement event in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025 in Washington, DC. Touting the event as “Liberation Day”, Trump is expected to announce additional tariffs targeting goods imported to the U.S.

‘This Trade War Will Force Farms to Close’ and More Reactions From Ag Industry on Latest Tariffs

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Hurricane-Level Flooding Expected to Impact Farmers Along the Ohio River

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on reciprocal tariffs while holding a poster and standing in front of a flag in the Rose Garden.

Trump to Impose 10% Base Tariff on International Imports, Higher Levies on Some Nations

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3 Big Things Today, April 2, 2025

Representative: Lawmakers Have ‘Concerns’ on Pesticide Immunity Bill

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Recent Rainfall in Parts of Texas Has Growers Feeling Optimistic as Row Crop Planting Continues

Crop Protection and Helping Farmers Thrive: Logan Dinkla’s Rewarding Role in Agronomy

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Wisconsin’s Baldwin Joins Legislation Demanding Frozen Grants for Farmers Resume

3 Big Things Today, April 1, 2025

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What State Is Expected to Plant the Most Corn Acres in 2025?

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Reciprocal Tariffs Expected on ‘All Countries’ April 2

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U.S. Farm Program Crops in the Planting Flexibility Era

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3 Big Things Today, March 31, 2025

Cattle in the Trans-Pecos region of Texas in the midst of drought

Continued Drought in Texas Leaves Farmers Concerned About Wildfire Risks

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3 Big Things Today, March 28, 2025

Iowa Grain Dealer Files for Bankruptcy; Farmers Can File for Indemnity for 120 Days

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USDA Says Corn Acres Up 5% in 2025

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Days Before USDA Report, FBN Data Signals Corn is King for 2025

Pesticide Immunity Bill Advances From Iowa Senate

Iowa House Votes to Ban Eminent Domain for CO2 Pipelines

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Carbon Pipeline Company Files for Pause or Dismissal of Legal Fights in South Dakota

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Carbon Pipeline Company Seeks Dismissals of North Dakota Court Challenges

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3 Big Things Today, March 27, 2025

Planting corn in Kentucky, Spring 2024

The Calendar Has Turned to Spring. Will the Weather Warm Up?

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Some Texas Corn Farmers May Switch to Planting Cotton Due to Dry Conditions

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The 2025 Emergency Commodity Assistance Program

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3 Big Things Today, March 26, 2025

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Survey Reveals Farmers Will Plant More Corn in 2025

Black Sea Grain Deal Revival Talks Underway

Quiet Signals: Why Boring Crop Reports Matter

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3 Big Things Today, March 25, 2025

Iowa Rep. Charley Thomson Calls on Summit to Withdraw Pipeline Application

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Snow Deficit Leaves Parts of the North Central U.S. in Drought

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Cultivating Knowledge: Jared Goplen’s Role Supporting Midwest Farmers

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Nebraska Boards Sponsor Grain Bin Rescue Equipment, Training for Fire Departments

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3 Big Things Today, March 24, 2025

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These Colorful Pie Charts Showcase U.S. Milk Production Trends for February

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Proposed U.S. Port Fees on China Ships Already Hitting Ag Exports

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3 Big Things Today, March 21, 2025

Nearly Five Decades in the Industry, Agriculture Is Still ‘Everything’ to Agronomist Phil Krieg

Wholesale Egg Prices Plummet, Retail Prices Remain Elevated

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3 Big Things Today, March 20, 2025

Ethanol Leaders See Irony in SD Governor’s ‘Open for Opportunity’ Visit After Eminent Domain Ban

USDA Economic Assistance Applications Now Open

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Record Soybean Harvest in South America and Favorable Outlook for Exports

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Pipeline Opponents in Iowa Push for a Ban on Eminent Domain for Carbon Pipelines

3 Big Things Today, March 19, 2025

Two farmers stand in front of their solar array on Wooly Pig Farm in Ohio

Ohio Businesses Were Promised Funding for Solar but Worry the Trump Administration Won’t Pay

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Egg Prices Have Soared, but Federal Controls Kept Milk Prices Steady — at Farmers’ Expense

USDA Economic Aid Applications Expected by Friday

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3 Big Things Today, March 18, 2025

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Iowa Senate Advances Bill to Strengthen Rules Against Drones Over Farmland

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Iowa Farmers: Don’t Miss the Deadline for Century and Heritage Farm Recognition in 2025

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3 Big Things Today, March 17, 2025

Bird Flu Detected in Buena Vista County, Iowa Commercial Pullet Flock

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack visits with students at Maplewood Elementary School during lunch hour in Greeley, Colorado March 22, 2023. Secretary Vilsack visited Maplewood to announce several actions from Biden-Harris administration through USDA and including new investments to support and expand students access to healthy school meals across the country.

USDA Cuts Programs Bringing Local Food Into Schools, Food Banks

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100+ USDA Offices, Including FSA and NRCS, Face Lease Terminations in DOGE Crackdown – Is Your Local Office on the List?

Get to Know Nick Groth and His Approach to Supporting Wisconsin Growers

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3 Big Things Today, March 14, 2025

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Mysterious Seed Packages from China Raise Concerns, Spark Warnings

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3 Big Things Today, March 13, 2025

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Carbon Pipeline Company Seeks Pause in Permitting Schedule After SD Adopts Eminent Domain Ban

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Trump Administration to Roll Back Many EPA Regulations, Revisit Contested Water Rule