The president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says he’s optimistic that President Trump’s tariff talk will remain just a bargaining tool. Mark Eisele ranches in Wyoming. “I’m hoping that maybe he’s using this as leverage,” he says. “Trying to get a better deal and get some things he wants. I think part of it…… Continue Reading
Soybeans strong with easing of China concerns
Soybeans were sharply higher on speculative and technical buying. The Trump administration says it is not applying any new tariffs to China, yet. It looks like recent talks between Presidents Trump and Xi have dampened the chance of a renewed trade war between the world’s largest economies. There are early harvest delays and reports of…… Continue Reading
Is another interest rate cut coming?
An ag economist says he doesn’t expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in the short-term. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says, “These measures of inflation directly impact most farmers through the expectations of interest rates,” he said. “I don’t think anything in this data signals that the Fed’s going to move forward with…… Continue Reading
Farming and ranching honorable pursuit
Commentary. I have said it many times: farming is not an easy life’s work and certainly not for the faint of heart. Farming can push you to your physical and emotional limits. It can nearly kill you. It can save your life. Farmers and ranchers are at the mercy of environmental extremes. Unpredictable weather patterns,…… Continue Reading
Lower number of layers impacts egg production
U.S. egg production declined during December. The USDA says 9.12 billion eggs were produced during the last month of 2024, falling 3% from December 2023, at least partially because of culling due to highly pathogenic avian influenza. The number of layers fell 3% to 372.59 million head with the rate of production per 100 layers…… Continue Reading
A global look at the fertilizer market
Farmers could continue to face challenges with access to fertilizer in 2025. Josh Linville with Stone X Group says the shifting geopolitical landscapes are affecting fertilizer availability and profitability. “In the last few years, the Chinese government has started to place export restrictions,” he says. “China is a major urea exporter. When China is out…… Continue Reading
I Know Who Carrie Underwood Was Winking at During Trump Inaug.
Is Carrie Underwood really a winker? Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Airbus joins Minnesota Sustainable Aviation Fuel Hub
A global airplane manufacturer is partnering with the Minnesota Sustainable Aviation Fuel Hub. Greater MSP Partnership CEO Peter Frosch says French company Airbus has agreed to invest as the airline industry attempts to decarbonize jet fuel. “It’s a great indication that we are on the leading edge not only nationally but globally in solving this…… Continue Reading
Jason Aldean Was All Smiles Posing With Trump at Inauguration
The singer’s wife Brittany shared the moment in a social media post, where she said ‘all the scrutiny’ was worth it to support Trump’s inauguration. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Fans Baffled by Billy Ray Cyrus’ ‘Trainwreck’ Inauguration Fiasco
Billy Ray Cyrus was plagued by technical difficulties and inexplicable left turns throughout his performance, and was ultimately escorted offstage. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
