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AgWeb, the Homepage of Agriculture, launched in 2000 as a site devoted to serving all of U.S. agriculture with news, markets, weather and other pertinent information to the business of farming. Since then, AgWeb has grown to become the top general agricultural news site and a popular spot for discussions, blogs and other interaction amongst those involved in agriculture. AgWeb Editorial Staff Sara Schafer, Business & Crops Online Editor

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Christmas Comes Early: Trump Administration Announces $12 Billion in Bridge Payments for Farmers

USDA will deliver $11 billion in one-time bridge payments to help farmers offset 2025 trade disruptions and rising costs. Eligible producers must verify 2025 acreage reports by Dec. 19, with payments expected by Feb. 28, 2026.

December 08, 2025 02:25 PM

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White House Drops Reciprocal Tariffs on Fertilizer, Other Ag Products Not Produced in the U.S.

Ag products not grown or produced enough in the U.S.—including coffee, fruit and some fertilizers—are being removed from Trump’s reciprocal tariff list. The move also lifts tariffs on one major ag import: beef.

November 14, 2025 05:01 PM

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Family Farm Saved From Eminent Domain After Capturing Nationwide Attention

Government housing will no longer replace grass on Andy Henry’s farm.

October 27, 2025 12:08 PM

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Farm Journal Survey Signals 2025 National Corn Yield Could Fall Short of 2024

The impact of disease and dry conditions are becoming increasingly evident as combines roll. More than 70% of farmers report steady or lower yields in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota.

October 17, 2025 12:48 PM

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Tariff Uncertainty: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead for Agriculture

Farmers and farm groups have mixed reactions and lingering questions following President Trump’s announcement of sweeping reciprocal tariffs. Will farmers receive aid to offset tariff impact? How will U.S. trading partners react?

April 03, 2025 06:33 PM

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What USDA Corn and Soybean Acreage Estimates Would Shock the Market On Monday?

Not only is USDA releasing its first survey-based acreage report of the year, but it’s the week President Trump is set to unleash reciprocal tariffs. Market analysts warn it could be an explosive week in the markets, and farmers should prepare.

March 28, 2025 06:10 AM

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Take Our Poll: Do You Agree With President Trump’s Use of Tariffs?

Tariff whiplash is consuming the commodity markets — and the possible impact is stirring up quite the debate. At present, President Trump says he’s sticking to his plan to impose additional tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China starting April 2.

March 19, 2025 12:05 PM

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2025 Weather: Drought and Root Zone Maps Signal Dryness Ahead

As 2024 comes to an end, roughly 70% of the U.S. is experiencing some level of drought and dryness. What does that mean for 2025? According to one meteorologist, in six of the past 10 years with a really dry fall, the spring to follow was also dry.

December 30, 2024 01:24 PM

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FBN Direct Adds New Leadership and Renewed Focus on Crop Protection

“In hockey, like retail, the puck’s always moving, and to stay ahead of the puck, you have to skate to where the puck is going. For me, this whole move to FBN was about skating to where the puck was going,” says Dean Williams.

November 26, 2024 12:32 PM

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Conduit Drafts A Handful of Additional Leaders To Deepen Its Bench

Conduit ag launched six months ago.

November 25, 2024 02:56 PM

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