Articles by Noah Wicks

Allocations up, snowpack down * Trump’s tariffs on tap this week * Produce sector seeks tariff carveout, incentives

Enjoy the weekend because there’s a huge week ahead on the trade front. President Donald Trump will announce his reciprocal tariffs and also make a decision on the scope of existing tariffs on Canada and Mexico.

ACWA leads water bill opposition * U.S. ‘no longer reliable’? * Lawmakers get HHS news as it happens

President Donald Trump is announcing new tariffs on U.S. car and truck imports — and they may have implications for agriculture. The announcement of the 25% tariff comes just days before Trump is set to unveil “reciprocal” duties on U.S. trade partners.

Conservation districts across the country are waiting on the federal government to reimburse them for work done through contracts now under review as the Trump Administration tightens its scrutiny over Biden-era climate and diversity initiatives

Salmon strategy progress * Why auto tariffs may matter to ag * Shipbuilding plan could hike produce prices

The Agriculture Department is lifting a freeze on clean energy funding programs but giving applicants 30 days to modify their proposals to remove unspecified references to DEI and “climate mandates.” A notice obtained by Agri-Pulse laid out options for revising projects.

Fining abandoned orchards * SWP allocations up 5% * Russia wants more in cease-fire talks

Drought’s presence is currently being felt in 44% of the continental U.S., more than double what would historically be expected at any given time.

Seven food dyes will be banned from foods on West Virginia grocery store shelves in 2028 under a bill signed into law this week.