Trade and Tariffs

This week’s Farm News & Views Report covers fertilizer price volatility, possible new federal farm payments and rancher concerns about labor shortages in responding to New World screwworm.

Rising fertilizer costs, global supply concerns and a new farmer survey are raising questions about the outlook for agriculture and rural communities this year.

A new Farm Journal survey finds farmers increasingly concerned about rising fuel and fertilizer costs, trade uncertainty, and the future of rural communities.

The House has advanced the Farm Bill further than any effort since 2018, but Senate disputes, rising costs, trade concerns, and broader economic warning signs continue to weigh on farmers and ranchers.

Proposed federal budget cuts and tariffs could impact farmers, rural services, and agricultural research, while concerns grow over threats to bald eagle populations.

Rising input costs and federal aid packages are shaping farm income in 2026, as women take on larger roles in agriculture nationwide.

Rep. Jeff Hurd answered questions on energy, immigration, voting laws and Colorado River water policy during a tele-town hall with thousands of constituents.

New economic surveys show rising farm debt, falling equipment sales, and growing financial stress for producers, as wolf programs add costs for western states.

New trade and regulatory moves could shape cattle markets and farm equipment repairs.

Farm leaders question whether Trump’s tariffs are helping or hurting U.S. farmers as rising input costs and global competition reshape agriculture and trade.