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Grassley Calls for Quieter Approach in China Trade Talks

Published May 1, 2025

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is urging the Trump administration to keep trade negotiations with China out of the public eye, cautioning that media-driven tactics could hinder progress. “I think there has been some progress being made, but our executive branch…

Truitt: U.S.-China Talks Ongoing

Published May 1, 2025

Despite denials from the Chinese government, Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt believes that behind-the-scenes negotiations over trade are underway. “I'm certain there are conversations that are taking place, whether the Chinese consider them official or not,” said Truitt. “When I…

A Volatile Farm Equipment Market

Published May 1, 2025

AGCO had net sales of $2.1 billion in the first quarter. That’s down 30 percent from the same period last year. Company officials said the global agricultural equipment market is volatile due to tariffs and shifting grain export demand. Progress…

DOGE Has FSA Loan Oversight

Published May 1, 2025

Farm Service Agency loans and guarantees over $500,000 must get approval from the Trump Administration’s Department of Government Efficiency. Politico cited a memo to farm loan program staff from FSA Deputy Administrator Houston Bruck. Loan approval is delayed until reviewed…

Perdue Confirmed

Published May 1, 2025

The Senate confirmed former Georgia Senator David Perdue to serve as the U.S. ambassador to China. Perdue takes this job as a trade war cranks up between the U.S. and China. Ambassador Perdue is a cousin to former Agriculture Secretary…

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Gene-Edited Pigs Gain FDA Approval

Published May 1, 2025

The Food and Drug Administration has approved gene-editing technology to make pigs resistant to Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome. The swine genetics firm, PIC, is the first company to receive this approval. PRRS has a $1.2 billion impact on the…

FMC Revenues Drop 14%

Published May 1, 2025

For the first quarter, FMC Corporation reports revenues of $791 million. That’s down 14 percent from the same period last year. Sales were up in Latin America, but down in North America and Asia.

Ag Business Crops

Titan International Income Tops $490 Million

Published May 1, 2025

Titan International's first quarter revenues of $491 million are an increase of nearly $9 million from last year. The Illinois-based company is a leader in the manufacturing of off-road tires. Income was down 17.5 percent for the agriculture business segment.…

Closing in on 100 Years

Published April 30, 2025

The Minnesota FFA 96th annual convention just wrapped up, but preparations are already underway for the group's 100th anniversary. According to former Minnesota FFA Executive Secretary Jim Ertl, a history of the organization is being compiled. Minnesota FFA had 277…

‘Put Through Hell’ by Government Overreach

Published April 30, 2025

Cabinet members and lawmakers shared the stage with a South Dakota ranch family Wednesday in Washington, D.C. The Trump Administration dropped criminal charges against Charles and Heather Maude. The couple was indicted in June of last year for theft of…

Grassley Calls for Quieter Approach in China Trade Talks

Truitt: U.S.-China Talks Ongoing

A Volatile Farm Equipment Market

DOGE Has FSA Loan Oversight

Perdue Confirmed

Gene-Edited Pigs Gain FDA Approval

FMC Revenues Drop 14%

Titan International Income Tops $490 Million

Closing in on 100 Years

‘Put Through Hell’ by Government Overreach

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