Farmers News Updates

GovernmentBusiness

US Farm Trade Deficit Widens to New Record as Imports Surge

The U.S. agricultural trade deficit widened further in July, highlighting the challenge facing President Donald Trump as he vows to reverse the trend.

September 9, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Soybean Prices Drop as Export Sales Lag Amid China’s Absence

Soybean futures fell as concerns over sluggish demand for U.S. supplies prompted traders to take profits after a three-day winning streak.

August 14, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFuel

Corn Drops With Record US Harvest Even Bigger Than Expected

Chicago corn futures fell to the lowest level in nearly a year after the Department of Agriculture raised its already record-large outlook for the American harvest.

August 12, 2025
BusinessPrivate

Cargill’s Revenue Hits 4-Year Low Amid Falling Crop Prices

Cargill revenue declined to its lowest point in four years as the largest private company in the U.S. continues to restructure in the face of declining crop prices and a shrinking cattle herd.

August 12, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Tractor Makers Warn That Tariffs Will Raise Machinery Prices

Farmers will soon start feeling the impact from President Donald Trump’s tariffs in the form of higher prices for the machines used to plant, treat and harvest fields.

August 1, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

US to Inflict 17% Tariff on Mexican Tomato Imports

The U.S. government withdrew from a long-standing trade agreement with Mexico governing tomato imports and will push forward with a new tariff of just over 17%.

July 15, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

US to Resume Mexican Livestock Imports in Phases Following Halt

The U.S. will start reopening ports to Mexican livestock in phases, after trade along the southern border had been halted in May by the spread of a parasitic fly.

July 1, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Deere Swells to Record on Optimism for Farm Economy

Deere & Co. jumped to a record after earnings beat the highest of analyst estimates, even as the world’s largest farm machinery maker trimmed its profit outlook for the year.

May 15, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentLogistics

Tariffs Start to Bite US Farmers and Ag Suppliers

Lack of clarity on how the Trump administration will address much-needed incentives for crop-based fuels in the next few years has added to concerns.

May 9, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Farm Machinery’s Slump Lingers as Tariffs Add Risks

Farmers are still delaying equipment purchases a President Donald Trump’s tariffs cloud demand for crops and risk further extending a yearslong slump in the sector.

May 1, 2025