USDA Undersecretary Nominee Fordyce Addresses Staff Cuts, Agency Modernization; Confirmation Likely
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Missouri farmer and former Trump FSA chief Richard Fordyce is likely to be confirmed as the next USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation following his Senate hearing. There was little question based on
Spring Wheat Tour Finds Slightly Lower Estimates Than Last Year
(FARGO, ND) — This year’s spring wheat and durum crops are looking good, albeit slightly smaller than last year, across much of North Dakota and Minnesota. The 2025 Wheat Quality Council Spring Wheat and Durum Tour concluded
EPA Proposed Registering Dicamba Again
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to re-register Dicamba herbicide for over-the-top application on cotton and soybeans. Successful Farming says there will be restrictions intended to limit possible ecological harm. Dicamba has been blamed for significant off-target
China Suspends Tariff Exclusion for U.S. Ag Products
In the latest trade developments, China has reportedly ended the tariff exclusion on American agricultural products. Fresh Fruit Portal says China’s government hasn’t issued an official statement yet. Importers in China have reported to the Foreign Agricultural
North American Produce Industry Urges U.S., Canada and Mexico Leaders to Resolve Tariff Disputes and Safeguard Fresh Food Access
WASHINGTON – The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) and the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), joined by more than a dozen other representatives of the North American fresh fruit and vegetable sector, are urging the leaders of