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Trump-Xi Conversation Spurs Soybean Rally

Published February 4, 2026

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump was on Truth Social saying he had a “very positive” phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping in which China agreed to boost purchases of U.S. soybeans this season to about 20 million tons. The…

Greenland Debate Adds New Pressure to U.S.-EU Ag Trade

Published January 20, 2026

President Trump's repeated demands to acquire Greenland upset European leaders. Trump says a framework deal was negotiated with NATO and his tariff threat was pulled back. Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt says the dispute could still slow momentum on agricultural…

MN Agriculture Faces Ripple Effects From Immigration Enforcement

Published January 19, 2026

Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish says expanded ICE enforcement across Minnesota is creating widespread fear that is beginning to disrupt agriculture, food processing, and local food distribution. Wertish says ICE activity is no longer limited to the Twin Cities…

Wiesemeyer: Specialty Crops Still Need More Aid

Published January 19, 2026

The House approved a package of funding bills to avoid a government shutdown. It's now up to the Senate to act by Friday. The chance of another government shutdown is up after the shooting death by a federal officer over…

New Nutrition Policy Seen as Win for Potatoes

Published January 7, 2026

New federal dietary guidelines released by the Trump Administration are being viewed as a positive development for the potato industry. Speaking at Potato Expo 2026, National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles said the updated nutrition messaging signals a major shift…

Walz Will Not Seek a Third Term

Published January 5, 2026

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is not seeking reelection. Walz indicated in September that he would seek an unprecedented third term, but allegations of Medicare and daycare fraud have been a constant drumbeat in recent weeks. Walz released a statement, saying…

Progress Seen on Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

Published December 29, 2025

President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had face-to-face meetings this weekend in Mar-a-Lago. Trump also spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump said progress has been made on a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, but…

The Personal Toll of Farm Stress

Published December 18, 2025

Kittson County Commissioner Theresa Gillie told Minnesota lawmakers that federal actions and rising costs are creating severe stress for farmers and rural communities. Speaking at a Senate hearing, Gillie described the ongoing struggles in the ag markets and highlighted the…

China Demands Control in Panama Port Deal

Published December 17, 2025

President Trump’s effort to curb China’s influence over the Panama Canal is facing a major setback as negotiations over a massive global ports deal have stalled. China is demanding that its state-backed shipping company, COSCO, receive a controlling stake in…

Craig Criticizes White House Over Farm Policy

Published December 10, 2025

House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Representative Angie Craig used the panel’s annual Member Day hearing to sharply criticize the administration’s approach to farm and food policy. Craig said rising costs, trade instability, and policy uncertainty are hurting producers and families…

Articles tagged under: President Trump

Trump-Xi Conversation Spurs Soybean Rally

Greenland Debate Adds New Pressure to U.S.-EU Ag Trade

MN Agriculture Faces Ripple Effects From Immigration Enforcement

Wiesemeyer: Specialty Crops Still Need More Aid

New Nutrition Policy Seen as Win for Potatoes

Walz Will Not Seek a Third Term

Progress Seen on Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

The Personal Toll of Farm Stress

China Demands Control in Panama Port Deal

Craig Criticizes White House Over Farm Policy

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