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Bangladesh approves U.S. wheat imports, hoping to ease trade tensions

Oct. 7, 2025 at 10:04 am CDT

Bangladesh has approved the purchase of about 220,000 metric tons of U.S. wheat under a government-to-government deal aimed at easing trade tensions with Washington after import tariffs were imposed.

Dairy cows at the feed trough. PHOTO: DIANA MARTIN

Media reports suggest U.S. dairy access to Canada a topic of conversation in Ottawa

Oct. 1, 2025 at 5:48 pm CDT

By Jeff Melchior

Black Angus cattle stand in the snow in Alberta. PHOTO: Lisa Guenther

Under Trump, U.S. cedes its share of China’s beef market to Australia

Sep. 29, 2025 at 9:58 am CDT

By Peter Hobson Reuters Tom Polansek

The U.S. flag flies in the foreground with the Capitol building in the background, framed by the flag.

Trump tariffs could fund bailout for US farmers, agriculture secretary tells Financial Times

Sep. 18, 2025 at 10:09 am CDT

By Reuters

Sunset over growing soybean plants in a field.

USDA considering economic aid for farmers this fall, says secretary

Sep. 15, 2025 at 11:41 am CDT

By Leah Douglas Reuters

fuel guns at the fuel station and green field in the background

U.S. biofuel plan would reallocate half or less of waived blending quotas, sources say

Sep. 10, 2025 at 11:40 am CDT

The White House is considering a plan that would require large oil refineries to cover around half or less of the biofuel blending requirements recently waived for smaller facilities, according to three sources familiar with the matter.

U.S. soybean farmers urge Trump to make purchase deal with China

Aug. 19, 2025 at 12:32 pm CDT

U.S. soybean farmers urged President Donald Trump in a Tuesday letter to reach a trade deal with China that secures significant soybean purchase agreements, warning of dire long-term economic outcomes if the country continues to shun the U.S. crop.

By Leah Douglas Reuters

U.S. biofuel policies bearish for Canadian oilseeds but opportunities in sight says FCC

Aug. 18, 2025 at 1:40 pm CDT

While U.S. policy changes may reduce demand for Canadian canola and biofuel exports, but a Farm Credit Canada economist says other renewable fuel opportunities could spur growth.

By Geralyn Wichers

Michelle Miller, a social media based influencer known as The Farm Babe, poses at Walker Farms in North Fort Myers, Florida, U.S., July 9, 2025. Photo: Reuters/Jerry Beard

A ‘Farm Babe’ fights for GMOs and Big Ag, pushing back on MAHA influencers

Aug. 12, 2025 at 10:33 am CDT

The Farm Babe Michelle Miller seeks to debunk what she sees as misconceptions about modern agriculture perpetuated by another universe of influencers, many of whom are now closely aligned with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and his Make America Healthy Again, or MAHA, campaign.

By Renee Hickman Reuters

President Donald Trump speaks during a 'Liberation Day' event in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Photo: Samuel Corum/Sipa USA via Reuters Connect

Proposed Canada-U.S. trade deal could still be weeks away, says Ottawa

Aug. 1, 2025 at 8:28 am CDT

A proposed U.S.-Canada trade deal could still be weeks away, Ottawa's chief negotiator said on Friday, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed higher tariffs on imports from Canada.

By David Ljunggren Reuters

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