United States and China tensions and the resulting tariffs have so far, cost U.S. farmers $2 billion in lost exports this year. A new study from North Dakota State University’s Center for Agricultural Policy and Trade Studies says the lost sales to China far surpass modest gains elsewhere. But U.S. ag exports to South Asia,…… MORE
Category Archives: Agriculture News
Administration Still Considering Immigration Relief for U.S. Agriculture
President Donald Trump is again considering how to shield American agricultural industry stakeholders from the effects of his crackdown on illegal immigrants. USA Today says that comes only days after the administration reinstated workplace raids at U.S. agricultural operations. “We can’t put farms out of business,” Trump said on June 20th. “We’re looking at doing…… MORE
The Ag Center – Commodity Report for Tuesday, June 24th
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U.S. Headed Toward Record Ag Trade Deficit
The U.S. agricultural trade deficit is widening in 2025, driven by shifting global trade dynamics and rising import demand. USDA’s Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade report provides projections for exports and imports, offering insight into current trade trends. From January through April, the United States imported $78.2 billion in agricultural products while exporting just $58.5 billion. This $19.7…… MORE
NAFB Partners with Feeding America to Help End Rural Hunger
While food insecurity affects 47 million people in America, it has a disproportionate impact in rural areas of the country. To bring attention to the crisis and with the goal of providing one million meals for hungry people, the National Association of Farm Broadcasting introduced the NAFB Hunger Campaign. NAFB Hunger is designed to help…… MORE
The Ag Center Report for Thursday, June 19th
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Sustainable Farming Continues Surging
The Fertilizer Institute announced that almost 65 million acres of U.S. farmland are being actively managed using the 4R Nutrient Stewardship practices. “Industry leaders set a goal in 2021 to have 70 million acres of cropland under 4R management by 2030,” said TFI President and CEO Corey Rosenbusch. He goes on to say “we are…… MORE
Greater Market Access in Overseas Markets
U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that American agricultural producers will have greater market access to Thailand and Vietnam and maintain access to Brazil. Actions by the administration included maintaining consistent access to Brazilian markets for U.S. dairy producers. Citrus and apple growers will be able to sell more products to Thailand, and stone fruit…… MORE
The Ag Center for Tuesday, June 17th
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Land Managers Defend Budget Cuts, Plans to Sell Public Lands
The country’s top land managers testified before U.S. senators last week to defend sweeping budget cuts for the nation’s public lands and a plan to sell 3.3 million acres managed by the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management so communities can build housing. The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee published a provision…… MORE
