U.S. soybean shipments to China fell to nearly zero at the end of the 2024/2025 marketing year and the start of 2025/2026, but exports to other destinations climbed to their highest levels since 2018, according to USDA. The soybean marketing year runs from Sept. 1 through Aug. 31. USDA said the jump in non-China shipments […]
President Trump announced a new 10% “global” tariff on Feb. 20, shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down tariffs that had been issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The court said IEEPA doesn’t give clear enough authority for the kind of tariff changes the administration had made, but it also indicated […]
India’s government says it will roll out more than 1,100 agriculture-sector projects worth ₹42,000 crore on Oct. 11, 2025. The projects are expected to cover agriculture infrastructure, animal husbandry, fisheries, and food processing, and are slated to be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The plan was outlined by Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced two new agriculture initiatives in New Delhi: the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana and the Dalhan Aatmanirbharta Mission (Pulses Self-Reliance Mission). The combined outlay is ₹35,440 crore, and Modi said the programs are intended to strengthen the rural economy, support innovation, and improve long-term food and nutrition security. At a special […]
India and Brazil are looking to expand cooperation in agriculture, green energy, and trade, with a stated goal of growing bilateral trade from $12 billion in 2024 to $20 billion by 2030. The push is framed around agriculture, food security, climate resilience, and clean technologies. Speaking at the India–Brazil Business Dialogue organized by FICCI, ApexBrasil, […]
India will host the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 on Oct. 30–31, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The event was conceived by the Department of Commerce under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry and is being organized by the Indian Rice Exporters’ Federation (IREF) in collaboration with APEDA. Organizers describe […]
The Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 wrapped up on Oct. 31 in Mandapam, New Delhi, with organizers highlighting new business agreements and technology aimed at expanding India’s rice trade. On the first day, memorandums of understanding totaling more than ₹3,000 crore were signed. The report says the government facilitated agreements worth over ₹2,200 crore […]
Montana farmers are increasingly vocal about the urgent need for action on the Farm Bill. As they face significant economic challenges, many are concerned that delays in passing this critical legislation could exacerbate their struggles. The Farm Bill is essential for providing support to agricultural producers, and its timely completion is vital for the stability […]
What This Means for Montana The ongoing discussions surrounding the Farm Bill are crucial for Montana’s farmers and ranchers, who rely heavily on federal support for various agricultural programs. As economic pressures mount, the outcome of the Farm Bill could directly impact funding for essential resources, including crop insurance and conservation programs vital for Montana’s […]
Montana’s agricultural sector is currently facing significant challenges that could impact the future of farming and ranching in the region. Farmers and ranchers are urged to take immediate action to address these pressing issues. The economic pressures on the agricultural community have reached a critical point, prompting calls for enhanced advocacy and support. The American […]