News

• Farm Bill

  04/02/25 4:39 PM

  By Rebekah Alvey

  Budget blueprint punts key fights until later; Ag chairs discuss farm bill provisions

  

  Senate Republicans released a new budget blueprint that leaves critical fights over spending cuts and key questions about farm bill programs until later and assumes the GOP doesn’t have to pay for the cost of permanently extending expiring provisions of the 2017 tax law.
• News

  04/02/25 2:55 PM

  By Steve Davies

  Judge orders probationary workers back in 19 states

  

  A federal judge blocked what he calls the “likely unlawful mass terminations” of probationary employees but narrowed the scope of his injunction to the 19 states and the District of Columbia that sued the federal government.
• Regulatory

  04/02/25 10:26 AM

  By Rebekah Alvey

  Daybreak April 2: White House says 'Liberation Day' tariffs could take immediate effect

  

  President Donald Trump is set to unveil the largest tariff announcement of his presidency today, in what he has dubbed “Liberation Day” in America. But those hoping for some runway to prepare for new duties may be disappointed. The White House says the new tariffs will come into play immediately.
• News

  04/02/25 7:06 AM

  By Brad Hooker

  California looks to set climate goals for farms and forests

  

  California is doubling down on its climate goals by reviving an ambitious but potentially costly proposal on carbon sequestration that has raised alarms among farm groups.
• News

  04/02/25 6:08 AM

  By Oliver Ward

  Democrats look to drive wedge between Trump, GOP lawmakers on tariffs

  

  Democrats are looking to capitalize on the political opportunities afforded by President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff proposals and downplaying of the negative price impacts, lawmakers told Agri-Pulse this week.
• Environment

  04/02/25 6:07 AM

  By Steve Davies

  Climate-smart projects on life support as USDA withholds funding

  

  A flagship program to evaluate the impact of “climate-smart” practices and promote regenerative agriculture is starving for money.
• News

  04/02/25 6:06 AM

  By Oliver Ward

  State’s USAID plan doesn't benefit U.S. or farmers, analysts say

  

  The State Department is getting closer to absorbing the U.S. Agency of International Development, but analysts warn that the merger plays into the hands of U.S. adversaries and could permanently sever a source of revenue for farmers.
• Regulatory

  04/02/25 6:04 AM

  By Philip Brasher

  Egg prices drop sharply, but for how long?

  

  Egg prices have eased significantly as the avian flu outbreak has died down in recent weeks, but experts warn price volatility could return as the weather warms and more infected flocks are hit.
• Regulatory

  04/02/25 6:03 AM

  By Philip Brasher

  USDA cracks down on states’ SNAP management

  

  USDA has ordered states to take steps to take steps to address delays in processing applications and recertifications for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
• Economy

  04/02/25 6:02 AM

  By Philip Brasher

  Farmer sentiment declines amid down market, trade uncertainty

  

  Farmer sentiment fell in March, reflecting concerns about commodity markets and trade policy, according to the monthly Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.
• Economy

  04/02/25 6:01 AM

  By Philip Brasher

  USDA assesses pandemic impact on farm income, land values

  

  A new USDA study analyzes recipients of federal COVID-19 assistance and the impact of the pandemic on land values.  
• News

  04/02/25 6:00 AM

  By Lydia Johnson

  Farm Hands on the Potomac: McNitt rejoins NCGA, Skahill to lead MICA, new AEB officers

  

  Lesly Weber McNitt returned to the National Corn Growers Association this week as vice president of public policy, leading the Washington office and serving as the chief advocate. She worked at NCGA from 2017 to 2021 managing NCGA trade and biotech portfolios. McNitt earlier was senior professional staff member on the House Ag Committee, chief of staff at USDA Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services and most recently a leader at the global malnutrition philanthropy Eleanor Crooke Foundation.