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Source: DTN/Progressive Farmer
The Elusive Dream of Rock-Bottom Interest Rates
Sometime in the next few months, President Donald Trump will appoint a successor to Jerome Powell, whose term as Federal Reserve Board chair expires next May. It's tempting to think that a Trump-appointed chair will give farmers, ranchers and other business borrowers sharply lower interest rates.
Tempting, but very possibly wrong.
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Source: Brownfied
First case of HPAI detected in Wisconsin dairy herd
Wisconsin has been able to prevent high path avian influenza in its dairy herds, until now.

Source: Agri-Pulse
Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Dec. 12, 2025: Ranking Member Craig on bridge farm aid payments, trade, E-15
The Trump administration unveiled a $12 billion Farm Bridge Assistance aid package to compensate farmers impacted by market and commodity market losses. House Ag Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig, D-Minn., said farmers are in need of economic support, but added "the administration has called this a bridge. Where's the bridge? This is more like a circle."

Source: farmdoc daily
Dietary Guidelines for Americans: What They Are and What Consumers Want Them to Be
In this post, we use data from Wave 15 (November 2025) of the Gardner Food and Agricultural Policy Survey (GFAPS) to examine how consumers think about the DGA. Specifically, we ask consumers to what extent they agree with some of the key recommendations from the 2020-2025 DGA and who they believe is and should be involved in developing the guidelines.

Source: AFBF
Farm Relief Payments Bring Needed Support, but Gaps Remain
USDA’s new $12 billion relief package is welcome news across farm country. These payments will help farm families cover critical operating costs, keep equipment running and secure financing for next season with a little less uncertainty hanging over their heads.

Source: farmdoc daily
Circumventing the Federal Budget Process: Crop Insurance Premium Subsidies
This case study illustrates how the Federal budget process can be circumvented, calling into question its fiscal integrity and usefulness.

Source: Brownfield
“Several holes in the boat:” Iowa farmer doubts impact of bridge aid
An Iowa farmer who serves on the United Soybean Board is still concerned about margins despite the government’s plan to issue bridge payments in early 2026.

Source: DTN/Progressive Farmer
Stellar US Corn Export Sales Leave Canadian Imports Lagging
Given how significant corn imports are to the Western Canadian feed grain markets and how vastly different the situation is from four short years ago, I wanted to provide an update and a brief outlook.
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Source: CoBank
Forces that will shape the U.S. rural economy
Compared to a year ago, economic uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policy is much lower, steadying the broader outlook for 2026.

















