Beef Checkoff
The Beef Checkoff program, a national, producer-funded initiative designed to bolster demand for U.S. beef, is marking its 40-year milestone amidst a confluence of significant investment plans and escalating legal and ethical challenges. Established through the 1985 Farm Bill and made mandatory in 1988, the program levies a $1
US Agriculture
In a critical move to stabilize the nation's agricultural sector, the U.S. government is preparing to roll out a series of "bridge payments" to farmers. These payments, anticipated to be around $12 billion, are designed to provide immediate financial relief, bridging the gap until more
Fertilizer Tariffs
The Trump administration, in a significant policy reversal, announced the removal of tariffs on several key imported fertilizers, effective November 13, 2025. This decision, coming after months of escalating farm input prices and a challenging commodity market, is poised to offer substantial relief to American farmers grappling with high production
U.S. Agriculture
The American agricultural sector is facing a formidable challenge in 2025, as a relentless "cost-price squeeze" threatens to significantly erode farm profitability. This economic vise is tightening around producers, caught between stubbornly high input costs for essentials like fertilizer, fuel, and labor, and persistently soft commodity prices for
Agriculture
In the ever-volatile world of agricultural commodity markets, where prices can swing wildly due to weather, global demand, and geopolitical events, a crucial safety net stands as a bulwark against financial ruin for American farmers. The Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs, cornerstones of the U.
Argentinian Beef
The global livestock commodity sector is bracing for significant shifts following a landmark decision by the United States to dramatically increase its imports of Argentinian beef. This move, announced in October 2025, will see the U.S. quadruple its typical import quota from Argentina, a development poised to reshape supply
Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh – October 16, 2025 – In a significant move aimed at bolstering the financial security of its agricultural backbone, the Madhya Pradesh government has officially reintroduced its ambitious Price Support Scheme, the Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana, specifically for soybean farmers. This timely intervention comes as soybean producers across the state
US Agriculture
The American agricultural system finds itself at a critical juncture, grappling with the long-term ramifications of diminished demand from its historically largest soybean buyer, China. As of October 2025, U.S. soybean farmers face significant financial strain, plummeting prices, and an unprecedented glut of unsold crops, largely a consequence of