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Falling Mississippi levels throw a wrench in ag exports

09/27/23 6:20 AM By Bill Tomson

Mississippi River water levels are at historic lows – dropping even below where they were last year when barge transport came to a complete halt – and that means increased costs and slower delivery for farmers that need to get their crops to the Gulf.

Mississippi River levels, rail strike threat loom large for fertilizer sector

11/09/22 3:23 PM By Bill Tomson

The U.S. fertilizer sector is doing well, buoyed by solid demand and strong commodity prices, but the industry is increasingly concerned about disruptions like low water levels in the Mississippi River and a potential rail strike, says Corey Rosenbusch, president and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute.

American Soybean Association delegates push for US-India trade pact

03/14/22 8:36 AM By Bill Tomson

American Soybean Association delegates representing states throughout the U.S. voted Saturday to ratify a proposal supporting the U.S. negotiation of a free trade agreement with India and other countries in South Asia to take advantage of rising demand there.

Rural voters seen deciding upcoming Senate control

02/07/18 8:42 PM By Ed Maixner

Continued Republican control of the Senate after this fall's elections is virtually assured by an abundance of races in Republican-leaning rural states, according to one of the Cook Political Report's top analysts.

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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: March 28, 2025: Castaneda, Kuball on ag labor, trade

President Trump’s planned reciprocal tariffs are expected to go into effect next week. We spoke with Jaime Castaneda from the National Milk Producers Federation and Cassandra Kuball from Torrey Advisory Group about how the proposals could impact agriculture. They also discuss the potential for ag labor reform with Trump's stricter immigration policies.

Plus, Agri-Pulse Editor-in-Chief Philip Brasher provides commentary on the top issues in Washington.

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