If countries targeted by Trump administration tariffs respond with tariffs of their own, then demand could fall for American corn, soybeans and other agricultural exports.

Exports of meat, corn and soybeans may grow even more expensive if tariffs take effect.

The president wants farmers to sell more in the U.S., but “you don’t build those markets domestically overnight,” says Iowa corn and soybean farmer April Hemmes.

The Biden administration spent upwards of $2 billion on bird flu monitoring and prevention. Trump’s administration just announced another billion. Where is it money going?

If federal funding is off the table, Howard Berk, president of Ellijay Mushrooms, says he’ll have to consider putting up more equity or taking on debt.

The stench from mega factory farms is hard to stomach, says Kenny Torrella of Vox, who points to agricultural exemptions from key laws.

Patrick Smith of Loftus Ranches relies on temporary workers to tend his crops. Immigration policy has broad impact, he says.

In Colorado, where limited supply makes apple picking — a classic fall activity — very competitive, orchard reservations open up in early winter.

Roughly 85% of farm families rely on another part-time or full-time job to stay in business, according to the USDA.

Drought conditions in parts of the South and Midwest have caused ranchers to shrink cattle herds. That’s one factor pushing cattle prices higher recently.