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May 8, 2025
Economy
News

Farmers Rally in Support of Trump’s Tariff Strategy.

PULSE POINTS:

❓What Happened: American farmers are showing strong support for President Trump’s trade policies, expecting tariffs to bolster the agricultural sector.

👥 Who’s Involved: President Donald J. Trump, American farmers, Purdue University, and CME Group.

📍 Where & When: United States, April (latest data from Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer).

💬 Key Quote: “This month, one out of four respondents said it was a good time to make large investments.” — Perdue University study.

⚠️ Impact: Increased farmer optimism and investment intentions, with expectations of improved financial performance.

IN FULL:

Farmers across America are expressing robust support for President Donald J. Trump‘s trade policies, according to the latest data from the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. The survey reveals that 70 percent of farmers believe the tariffs imposed under Trump’s administration will ultimately strengthen the agricultural sector. This optimistic outlook is reflected in the significant rise in farmer sentiment observed in April, with both current and future expectations showing marked improvement.

The Farm Capital Investment Index, a key measure of farmers‘ willingness to invest, has reached its highest level since May 2021. This surge in investment sentiment is underscored by the finding that one in four respondents considers it a favorable time to make substantial investments. This figure is nearly twice the percentage recorded in surveys conducted from May to October of the previous year.

Moreover, the Farm Financial Performance Index has remained above 100 for four consecutive months. This indicates that producers anticipate financial performance this year to be on par with, or slightly exceed, the levels seen last year.

The data underscores a growing confidence among American farmers in the Trump administration’s economic strategies. By focusing on restoring fairness in global trade and opening new markets for U.S. producers, the administration has garnered significant support within the agricultural community.

The optimism of farmers matches the similar sentiment expressed by those in the manufacturing industry, who have also praised President Trump’s tariff policies.

President Trump has said his new trade deal with the United Kingdom, announced Thursday, will significantly open the British market to American produce.

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March 11, 2025
Economy
News

Egg Prices Are Down Nearly $2.00 in Just 13 Days Following Trump Plan to Lower Cost.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced on Tuesday that egg prices nationwide have begun falling following the Trump administration’s efforts to boost domestic supply. According to Rollins, following measures implemented late last month, the average cost of a dozen eggs has decreased by nearly $2.00.

“A good piece of news we just got in the last day or two is that the average cost of a dozen eggs has now gone down $1.85 since we announced our plan about a week and a half ago,” Rollins said in a video posted to X (formerly Twitter). However, the Agriculture Secretary did warn that prices could creep back up slightly as the country heads into the Easter holiday and demand increases.

In a recent op-ed, Rollins detailed the administration’s strategy to tackle egg prices, which climbed significantly under former President Joe Biden following mass culls of chickens to combat avian flu outbreaks and inflationary pressure. “This five-point strategy won’t erase the problem overnight, but we’re confident that it will restore stability to the egg market over the next three to six months,” Rollins wrote, adding: “This approach will also ensure stability over the next four years and beyond.”

Notably, the Trump administration is set to invest around a billion dollars in stabilizing prices, with the money largely going toward combatting bird flu and supporting vaccine research.

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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced on Tuesday that egg prices nationwide have begun falling following the Trump administration's efforts to boost domestic supply. According to Rollins, following measures implemented late last month, the average cost of a dozen eggs has decreased by nearly $2.00. show more
July 11, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Health
Politics
World

Hungary Defends ‘Culinary Tradition’ Against Bug Meat, Lab Meat in Europe.

European Union (EU) agriculture ministers are convening on Monday, July 15, to discuss the impact of insect-based foods, plant-based foods, and lab-grown meat on Europe’s culinary traditions. Hungary, which is operating the rotating presidency of the EU under the Donald J. Trump-inspired slogan ‘Make Europe Great Again,’ is organizing the meeting.

The Hungarian Council Presidency believes meat and dairy are integral to European food culture, arguing: “When we talk about European food traditions… we think about roquefort, paella, pierogi, pizza”—as opposed to bug burgers and “meat” cultured in a laboratory.

The EU has approved hundreds of so-called “novel foods”, and “several hundred applications” are under consideration.

The Hungarian government, led by Trump ally Viktor Orban, believes “traditional food production and consumption are part of our European way of life” and that the public is “reluctant to fundamentally change” their culinary traditions.

Normalizing insect consumption is an obsession of the corporate media and globalist organizations such as the World Economic Forum (WEF). Along with the promotion of lab-grown meat cultivated from cancer-like cells, the stated motivation for this drive is generally climate change.

The EU establishment, which often clashes with Orban over his traditionalist, anti-mass migration policies, is expressing irritation with Hungary’s drive against “novel foods,” with a diplomatic source telling the EU-funded Euractiv news site that the Hungarians are the ones pushing an “agenda.”

The diplomat also alleged regulations against bug and lab meat would “weaken” the EU relative to the U.S., where corporations such as Tyson are investing heavily in “novel foods.”

“Without innovative methods, how will Europe ensure food security?” the source demanded.

However, by enforcing climate targets leading to mass farm closures in Europe, the EU is increasing food insecurity and the need for non-traditional foods.

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European Union (EU) agriculture ministers are convening on Monday, July 15, to discuss the impact of insect-based foods, plant-based foods, and lab-grown meat on Europe’s culinary traditions. Hungary, which is operating the rotating presidency of the EU under the Donald J. Trump-inspired slogan 'Make Europe Great Again,' is organizing the meeting. show more
bidenomics
July 2, 2024
Economy
News

BIDENOMICS: John Deere to Lay Off Hundreds in Midwest as Production Moves to Mexico.

John Deere, the leading global seller of tractors and crop harvesters, announced another round of layoffs last Friday due to a collapse in demand and a slowing U.S. economy. The company informed approximately 610 production staff in its Illinois and Iowa plants that their employment would end by the end of the summer. According to John Deere, all layoffs will take effect on August 30.

The agricultural equipment supplier attributed the layoffs to reduced demand for its products manufactured at these locations. Despite reporting $10.166 billion in profits last year, the company cited rising operational costs and declining market demand as reasons for these changes. “We can confirm Deere leadership recently communicated that rising operational costs and declining market demand requires enterprise-wide changes in how work gets done to achieve our goals and best position the company for the future,” a company statement reads.

This month, the company also announced plans to transfer the production of skid steer loaders and compact track loaders from its Dubuque facility to Mexico by the end of 2026, citing rising domestic manufacturing costs in the United States. In October, John Deere laid off 225 employees at its Harvester Works plant in East Moline. This was followed by layoffs at other locations, including 34 workers in May at its Moline Cylinder Works factory and 150 more in March at its Ankeny, Iowa, facility. Approximately 500 employees were let go at its Waterloo plant in Iowa earlier this year.

Lower crop prices have led to an excess of unsold tractors and combines, resulting in some equipment sellers offering discounts and suspending new orders. The Department of Agriculture forecasted a 25.5 percent decline in farm income to $116.1 billion this year compared to 2023 levels.

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John Deere, the leading global seller of tractors and crop harvesters, announced another round of layoffs last Friday due to a collapse in demand and a slowing U.S. economy. The company informed approximately 610 production staff in its Illinois and Iowa plants that their employment would end by the end of the summer. According to John Deere, all layoffs will take effect on August 30. show more
China CCP US Agriculture
April 16, 2024
NatSec
Politics

House Lawmakers Look to Block Chinese Control Of U.S. Agriculture.

Reps. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) are pushing new legislation that would direct the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to formulate strategies to counter potential threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to American agricultural supply chains. In addition, the bill would eliminate regulatory barriers that the lawmakers say are detrimental to promoting domestic agricultural production.

“China has captured significant market share for agricultural inputs that are vital to our domestic food supply, ceding our top adversary leverage and control,” Hinson said in an interview after announcing the legislation. She continued: “Iowa farmers have told me firsthand that if China decides to shut off U.S. access to these inputs, food production could slow to a halt.”

The CCP has made significant investments in global agriculture production in recent years, buying up large swaths of farmland worldwide and purchasing large stakes in agricultural-sector companies. These moves have raised concerns with federal and state lawmakers in the U.S., with several state governments moving to block further Chinese land acquisitions last year. Recent attempts by the Chinese company Fufeng Group to procure land in North Dakota for a corn mill project were blocked by local officials after the U.S. Air Force raised concerns about the project’s proximity to a nearby military base.

Supported by the top lawmakers on the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, the bill would require annual evaluations of the federal government to assess the health and safety of domestic agricultural supply chains and China’s potential influence over them. The new legislation comes amidst increasing concerns in Congress regarding China’s infiltration of the U.S. technology sector — as well as the pervasive influence of the TikTok social media app, owned by China-based technology conglomerate ByteDance.

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Reps. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) are pushing new legislation that would direct the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to formulate strategies to counter potential threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to American agricultural supply chains. In addition, the bill would eliminate regulatory barriers that the lawmakers say are detrimental to promoting domestic agricultural production. show more