Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Feb. 27, 2026: Farm economy, tariffs, RVOs update from Commodity Classic
Thousands of farmers and agribusiness leaders gathered in San Antonio, Texas, for Commodity Classic this week as the challenging ag economy looms over producers. We ask National Sorghum Producers Chairwoman and Kansas farmer Amy France how tariffs are affecting sorghum growers, and introduce our viewers to Idaho farmer and incoming National Association of Wheat Growers president, Jamie Kress.Plus, the Environmental Protection Agency sent proposed final biofuel-blending rules for this year and next to the White House for review. Devin Mogler, president and CEO of the National Oilseed Processors Association, and Scott Metzger, an Ohio farmer and American Soybean Association president, provide an update on biofuel policy.Kurt Coffey, vice president of Case IH North America and vice chair of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, also provides an update on how the equipment sector is responding to tariffs, and the demand trends he's expecting this year.Want to receive Newsmakers in your inbox every week? Sign up! http://eepurl.com/hTgSAD
