From parenthood to politics and hiding the holiday elf to celebrating that cottage cheese is “having a moment,” the Modern Day Farm Chick’s humor and sincerity are a big hit.

“I know people are concerned about the tariffs, but the fact is, [Trump] looks at tariffs as a way to get their attention and eventually to get better and reciprocal trade agreements,” says Terry Branstad.

U.S. manufacturers are scrambling to secure critical parts and raw materials as new tariffs loom under Donald Trump’s presidency.

The Fertilizer Institute’s 2024 Fertilizer Industry Economic Impact Study details the contributions of the U.S. fertilizer industry to the economy and also explains the global nature of fertilizer markets.

The U.S. agriculture industry has started talks with Donald Trump’s transition team in a bid to advocate for the sector as the president-elect pledges tariffs and mass deportations.

As federal policy decisions tend to heavily impact rural industries, the outcome of the 2024 election promises to significantly shape the rural economy in the year ahead. CoBank’s annual report outlines what to expect.