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Notable events in the ag economy in 2025

Notable events in the ag economy in 2025

As 2025 winds down, it is a good time to look back on the ag economy for the year. On the surface the most basic analysis is that it was a tough year for grain producers while livestock producers had a more prosperous year, especially in the cattle sector. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer says there were numerous factors that affected the ag sector and ag economy this year. Meyer says that trade policy was also a central theme for the year and aid payments from the federal government were also...

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AFBF YF&R Leadership Conference is “Rooted in Resilience”

AFBF YF&R Leadership Conference is “Rooted in Resilience”

The 2026 American Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher Leadership Conference is coming up quickly. “Rooted in Resilience” is the theme for the 2026 YF&R Conference, set for March 13–16 in Portland, Oregon. Ryan MacKay, this year’s YF&R Chair, talked about...

Callahan is the new chief agricultural negotiator

Callahan is the new chief agricultural negotiator

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative welcomed Julie Callahan as its new Chief Agricultural Negotiator. The U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council applauded the news, saying, “She’s a seasoned professional with years of experience in sensitive trade negotiations...

USDA efforts to ensure pigs don’t fly this holiday season

USDA efforts to ensure pigs don’t fly this holiday season

USDA is working hard to ensure that pigs don’t fly this holiday season, by encouraging international travelers not to bring pork products back with them to the U.S. Fernando Lugo of the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service explains. USDA is working to...

Ragland says farmers should not face stress alone

Ragland says farmers should not face stress alone

After another year of financial stress and market uncertainty, many farmers are carrying more than just the weight of tight margins. They are also carrying the emotional load that comes with making hard decisions, managing risk, and wondering what the year ahead will...

Food safety tips for holiday leftovers

Food safety tips for holiday leftovers

While the Christmas feast is one of the best parts of the holiday festivities every year, some people might argue that the leftovers the following days are even better. However, it’s important to practice proper food safety steps in storing holiday leftovers for...

‘Product of USA’ meat labeling rule takes effect Jan. 1

‘Product of USA’ meat labeling rule takes effect Jan. 1

A new USDA labeling rule takes effect Jan. 1, tightening standards for when meat, poultry and egg products may be identified as a product of the United States. Under the regulation, finalized in March 2024, companies may use labels such as “Product of USA” or “Made in...

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