Impacts on Ag from Trade Policy | Females in Food Study | Crackdown on Foreign Influence in U.S. Ag

Compiled Industry News (July 18, 2025)

Iowa farmers, ag economists express concern over trade policy’s long-term impacts

In the days after signing an executive order delaying the implementation of reciprocal tariffs until Aug. 1 and sending 14 letters to countries warning them of new tariff rates, President Donald Trump has continued to release letters informing countries of new tariffs. On the platform Truth Social, Trump released letters sent to seven more U.S. trade partners on Wednesday. 

Females in Food releases study on women's workplace challenges

Females in Food has published its first State of Women in Food & Beverage executive summary, revealing ongoing workplace challenges that affect women's career progression in the food and beverage sector. The 2025 survey, conducted with Garza Consulting, collected data on women's experiences in technical, commercial and leadership positions across the industry. The research identified four key areas where companies continue to face challenges in supporting female employees.

New USDA action plan cracks down on foreign influence in American agriculture

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins rolled out the next pillar of the USDA’s Make Agriculture Great Again initiative: the National Farm Security Action Plan. This policy pillar “seeks to protect our borders, enhances the farm safety net and domestic agricultural production, and improves outcomes for American consumers,” according to policy documents.

7-17-25 -- US farm industry groups applaud funding megabill

7-16-25 -- USDA opens new food safety lab as part of comprehensive plan for a safer food system

7-15-25 -- Women’s Meat Industry Network taking nominations for top award

7-14-25 -- FDA approves new blue food dye derived from gardenia fruit

7-14-25 -- JBS S.A. invests $7 million toward livestock traceability program in Brazil

7-8-25 -- Ag secretary Brooke Rollins signals a hardline shift on farm labor

7-8-25 -- Judge Stephen Vaden sworn in as USDA deputy secretary

7-2-25 -- Fertilizer prices vs corn prices are now some of the worst in history

7-2-25 -- Bunge and Viterra complete merger to create premier global agribusiness solutions company

6-27-25 -- Walmart opens first owned and operated case-ready beef facility in Olathe, Kansas

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