Greer confirmed as U.S. Trade Representative

Jamieson Greer is now the U.S. Trade Representative.  The U.S. Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Greer as President Trump’s trade deal leader.  Greer’s nomination cleared the Senate with a 56-43 vote.  The former lawyer and Judge Advocate General in the Air Force served as U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer’s chief of staff during Trump’s first…… Continue Reading

Ethanol stocks sharply higher, production near steady

U.S. ethanol stocks surged last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says the domestic ethanol supply grew to its largest level since April 2020 at 27.571 million barrels, rising 1.353 million on the week and 1.549 million on the year. That big jump in supply is due to the ongoing high rate of production and…… Continue Reading

2025 outlook requires a support system

A vice president with Great American Insurance Group says U.S. farmers are in a crisis. Steve Maulberger says he’s worried about the ag economy. “Nothing is really set in a way for a farmer to know that there’s a positive commodity for them to make money on this year, so it’s all has kind of…… Continue Reading

An effort to help alleviate the egg shortage

Highly pathogenic avian influenza continues to strain the nation’s egg supply and is shooting egg prices through the roof. Efforts are being considered that could help address both issues.  The National Chicken Council has petitioned the Food & Drug Administration to modify a regulation that forces the broiler industry (chickens that are raised for meat)…… Continue Reading

AFBF reports farm bankruptcies up

An American Farm Bureau Federation economist says farm bankruptcy numbers continue to grow. Economist Samantha Ayoub says many of the Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies were filed in the Midwest. “In the Midwest, that had by far the most bankruptcies in general at 71 filings in 2024, which was a 69% increase from 2023.” Ayoub says…… Continue Reading

Farmers bracing against unknowns

Many farmers are making plans for the 2025 growing season with several unknowns hanging over agriculture. Rob Shaffer, American Soybean Association board member, says an outdated farm safety net is worrisome. “Because it sets the ARC and PLC five-year prices, so we can plan a little harder versus this piece meal stuff of just giving…… Continue Reading

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