Pro Farmer, a division of Farm Journal, shared its much-anticipated national production estimates for the 2025 U.S. corn and soybean crops after analyzing information from the 33rd Annual Pro Farmer Crop Tour and other sources. The Pro Farmer estimates are informed by Crop Tour data and observations collected throughout the week via an exceptional effort by scouts in thousands of fields across seven key Midwestern states. Key considerations such as plant maturity and health, historical analysis and areas outside of those sampled on Crop Tour also factor into the estimates.
Farmers for Free Trade announced the launch of its “Motorcade for Trade” campaign, a 14-state tour across America’s agricultural heartland designed to amplify farmer voices calling for open markets and reduced trade barriers. The campaign will kick off September 5th with Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) in Nebraska then Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) and will visit key agricultural districts across the nation, culminating with a major event in Washington, D.C.
Family farms comprise 95 percent of all U.S. farms, according to the 2022 Census of Agriculture Farm Typology report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The farm typology report primarily focuses on the “family farm,” defined as any farm where the majority of the business is owned by the producer and individuals related to the producer. The report classifies all farms into unique categories based on two criteria: who owns the operation and gross cash farm income (GCFI). GCFI includes the producer’s sales of crops and livestock, fees for delivering commodities under production contracts, government payments, and farm-related income.
The American Soybean Association is urging President Trump to prioritize soybeans in U.S.-China trade talks, warning that retaliatory tariffs are shutting American farmers out of their largest export market going into the 2025 soybean harvest. In a letter sent to the White House, the group called for the removal of Chinese tariffs on U.S. soybeans and commitments for future purchases. ASA also released a white paper outlining the financial consequences of losing long-term market share in China.
Meyocks unveils a comprehensive rebrand that includes a new logo, website, messaging and cultural promises. Reintroducing itself as “the agency that gives a damn,” Meyocks reinforces both its industry-leading capabilities and 41-year legacy of serving brands that make a positive impact across food and beverage, health and wellness and agriculture.
The White House released a statement regarding the Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade made by the United States and the European Union. According to the U.S. EU Joint Statement, The European Union intends to eliminate tariffs on all U.S. industrial goods and to provide preferential market access for a wide range of U.S. agricultural goods. Additionally, the European Union and the United States have committed to work together to address non-tariff barriers affecting trade in food and agricultural products.
Agri-Pulse is pleased to announce that Matt Herman has joined the digital media company as the national business development lead.
U.S. Sugar, a South Florida-based sugarcane and vegetable farming and processing business, announced that it has tapped longtime IT leader Matt Miller to lead its technology division. Miller was announced as the Company’s Vice President for Information Technology.
The Georgia Cotton Commission, Georgia Peanut Commission and the University of Georgia Extension Cotton and Peanut Teams, will co-sponsor a joint research field day on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, in Tifton, Georgia.
The American Soybean Association’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health and Sejfarms Consult Limited are building on their three-year partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding for strengthened collaboration to advance Nigeria’s fish production. The MOU recognizes the significant role that high-quality soy-based feeds play in achieving regional aquaculture sector growth and success.
