USDA Secretary Targets Chinese Ag Ties
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 7:03PM CDT
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins led a team of other Cabinet officials, Republican governors and members of Congress at USDA's headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday to announce a new National Farm Security Action Plan. That includes potentially forcing companies such as Smithfield Foods and Syngenta Global Ag to divest.
Blue-Green Algae Can Kill Livestock
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 12:13PM CDT
Livestock producers need to keep an eye out for cyanobacteria in water sources. North Dakota State University Extension specialists have been getting some reports of blooms in livestock water sources. The toxin, also known as blue-green algae, is harmful to livestock, wildlife and even humans.
USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
Monday, July 7, 2025 3:54PM CDT
Corn was rated 74% in good-to-excellent condition, and soybeans were rated 66% in good-to-excellent condition as of Sunday, July 6. Winter wheat harvest reached 53% complete.
Trump, Trade and New Tariffs
Monday, July 7, 2025 2:12PM CDT
This week already has been billed as a big one for the Trump administration's trade agenda as White House officials have repeatedly said there are dozens of trade agreements expected to be announced. But stocks and commodities reacted negatively to President Trump detailing 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea.
