Kim Chipman

The U.S. Trade Representative is proposing a 25% tariff on a wide range of Brazilian goods following an investigation into the nation's trade practices. 

President Donald Trump says he doesn’t care if negotiations with Iran over the U.S.-Israeli war on the country are over. Sixty-five national and state commodity groups on Monday asked the Commerce Department to remove countervailing duties on phosphate fertilizer imports. 

The week ahead will be filled with primary elections in key states and events on Capitol Hill, including an appearance by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, who will testify before the House Ag Committee Thursday. Biofuels are the clear golden child of the crop-based agriculture sector, even as uncertainty persists around key issues like E15 and 45Z.

A flurry of high-profile events are on tap this week as Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins speaks on Capitol Hill, U.S. officials talk trade in India and Senate work on a new farm bill kicks into high gear. 

President Trump endorses Rep. Randy Feenstra for Iowa governor just days before the farm state's primary. 

EPA chief Lee Zeldin says he's open to discussion on marine fuels and the RFS. 

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says he could rush out a final Waters of the U.S. rule — but it’s more important to get it right. U.S. and Indian officials will meet next week with the aim of finalizing details of an interim agreement and continue broader negotiations, the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry says. 

The chairman of the Federal Trade Commission tells farmers who have long been critical of crop nutrient price swings that the FTC has launched a major investigation into U.S. fertilizer pricing practices, 

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says his agency's review of glyphosate will reflect whatever the science says. 

Fertilizer haulers will be exempt from certain hours-of-service rules for the rest of 2026 under a waiver approved by the Transportation Department on Tuesday. The nation’s largest union representing federal workers is criticizing a proposal that could force employees to sign non-disclosure agreements as a condition of employment.