We're hearing from farmers after USDA announced its modernization plan. Michelle Rook spoke to an Iowa farmer-- who got the chance to share his suggestions with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins.

We're hearing from farmers after USDA announced its modernization plan. Michelle Rook spoke to an Iowa farmer-- who got the chance to share his suggestions with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins.

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AgDay 09/03/26

The American Soybean Association expressed disappointment that U.S. soybeans did not see the cut in China's 10% reciprocal tariffs like other ag goods. So far China has bought over half of their soybean commitments for this year. But as farmers start harvesting that crop they're counting on China's pledge to buy at least 25 million tons of U.S. soybeans annually through 2028.

The American Soybean Association expressed disappointment that U.S. soybeans did not see the cut in China's 10% reciprocal tariffs like other ag goods. So far China has bought over half of their soybean commitments for this year. But as farmers start harvesting that crop they're counting on China's pledge to buy at least 25 million tons of U.S. soybeans annually through 2028.

AgDay 09/30/26

Details on the deal with China released: China did cut the 10% reciprocal tariffs on all ag goods, even soybean products like meal and oil. However, soybeans were notably absent from the detailed plan to cut tariffs as a leverage tool for future talks. Plus, China failed to provide details on the pro-rated $17 billion of additional ag goods which was a letdown for the market.

Details on the deal with China released: China did cut the 10% reciprocal tariffs on all ag goods, even soybean products like meal and oil. However, soybeans were notably absent from the detailed plan to cut tariffs as a leverage tool for future talks. Plus, China failed to provide details on the pro-rated $17 billion of additional ag goods which was a letdown for the market.

AgDay 09/29/26

Farmers in the Southwestern U.S. devasted by record heat and drought this season are finally seeing a change in the weather pattern. While this year's crop is a disaster, the moisture is coming at the right time for them to plant hard red winter wheat and when combined with strong crop insurance guarantees its providing some optimism.

Farmers in the Southwestern U.S. devasted by record heat and drought this season are finally seeing a change in the weather pattern. While this year's crop is a disaster, the moisture is coming at the right time for them to plant hard red winter wheat and when combined with strong crop insurance guarantees its providing some optimism.

AgDay 09/03/26

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