Give Corn a Big Push Out of the Starting Gate

The poultry industry is one of the biggest demand drivers for corn and soybean meal, but HPAI is eating into sales.

The exemption, which will expire on April 2, covers the two largest U.S. trading partners. Trump had earlier only mentioned an exemption for Mexico, but the amendment he signed to his order for 25% levies on imports, which went into effect on Tuesday, covers Canada as well.

A new digital auction house is offering zero commissions and a 2% buyer’s premium on used farm equipment.

Doug Stark, retired Farm Credit Services of America CEO, compares reading to taking a shower. “It cleans my mind of all the challenges, creates a positive mindset and starts inspiring me with thoughts and ideas in which I can deploy to make myself and our team more effective,” he says.