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27 Nov 2024
OMAHA (DTN) -- American consumers continue to drive up the U.S. agricultural trade deficit, which is now projected to reach a record $45.5 billion in fiscal year 2025. The USDA on Tuesday released its latest update of U.S. agricultural trade. The report showed a slight bump in exports to $170 billion for fiscal year 2025, which runs from Oct. 1, 20...
26 Nov 2024
REDFIELD, Iowa (DTN) -- Midwest cattle producers have dealt with drought conditions over the past several years. Early 2024 spring rains across the area helped pasture and range conditions, but by midsummer, drought conditions returned, and producers have struggled with fall pasture growth. "Fall pasture just didn't grow. Not even the fescue and th...
26 Nov 2024
OMAHA (DTN) -- As a new administration prepares to take office, farmers are preparing for the next growing season. The annual DTN Ag Summit offers insight into what to expect. Scheduled for Dec. 5-6, the event offers a two-day deep dive into the policies and practicalities that accompany running a farming or ranching business. The capstone of our q...
26 Nov 2024
OMAHA (DTN) -- Agricultural commodity prices slipped slightly Tuesday in morning trade following President-elect Donald Trump's vow to impose 25% import tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and a 10% tariff on products from China. The currencies for all three countries took a slight dip on Tuesday. Agricultural commodities didn't respond quickly, but by m...
26 Nov 2024
OMAHA (DTN) -- Congratulations and reactions continued during the weekend and Monday to President-elect Donald Trump's announcement that he intends to nominate former adviser Brooke Rollins as Agriculture secretary. Meanwhile, the Trump transition team remains stalled in learning about some of the key issues at USDA and other federal agencies becau...