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News compilation (March 18, 2025)

3-17-25 -- The agriculture industry is beginning to feel shocks from retaliatory tariffs aimed at U.S. farm products. In this episode of Agri-Pulse Newsmakers, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney discusses how President Trump’s aggressive trade agenda is impacting American agriculture and looks ahead to NASDA’s farm bill priorities. Listen here: Farming in the crossfire: U.S. agriculture and retaliatory tariffs

3-15-25 -- Roboton Farmer is a new robot designed to improve and automate agricultural practices. Roboton's ability to work 24/7 addresses worker shortages in the agro-industry. It's solar-powered so needs no fuel and its advanced design also conserves up to 83 percent more water. Amazed? Read more in The Cool Down's piece: Scientists test unbelievable robot with the potential to revolutionize food production: 'A fantastic achievement'

3-9-25 -- National Farmers Union announced the launch of the Farmers Capital Fund, a $25 million investment initiative dedicated to supporting early- and growth-stage companies that accelerate agricultural productivity while advancing the economic success of family farmers and ranchers. Read more here: National Farmers Union launches $25 million farmers capital fund to drive ag innovation

3-18-25 -- The National FFA Organization recently hosted its first Next Gen Conference

3-17-25 -- Women In Agribusiness leadership changes

3-17-25 -- Dr. Temple Grandin spoke with us about her accomplishments and empowering women in agriculture

3-17-25 -- Women face significant barriers in farming

3-17-25 -- Five questions with: Justine Hendricks, president and CEO, Farm Credit Canada

3-16-25 -- This food museum provides guests with a barf bag — and a bingo card

3-16-25 -- AI meets agriculture: Agmatix and BASF partner to develop soybean cyst nematode detection tool

3-15-25 -- Des Moines, Iowa—Gen Z's new favorite housing market. 

3-14-25 -- Large-scale investment in research needed to maintain US agriculture

3-14-25 -- ‘She Grows’ inspires women of all ages in Iowa to pursue and find passion in the ag industry

3-13-25 -- Women in Agribusiness mission: Highlight and empower women in the agribusiness sector

3-13-25 -- U.S. farmers sue Trump administration for withheld IRA funds

3-13-25 -- File this under "what?": Mysterious seed packages from China raise concerns, spark warnings

3-13-25 -- Nutrien releases 2024 Sustainability Report

3-12-25 -- Women’s ag group urging for meeting with President Trump

3-12-25 -- EPA moves to change WOTUS rules

3-12-25 -- Indiana Farm Bureau celebrates women making a difference in agriculture

3-11-25 -- Another state bans lab-grown meat

3-11-25 -- EU retaliates with tariffs

3-11-25 -- Study: Women farmworkers face systemic barriers, health risks

3-11-25 -- Indigo Ag has received $1.5 million from Google for regenerative agriculture program in Oklahoma

3-10-25 -- Producers pivot in the face of changing climate

3-10-25 -- A timeline of Trump’s trade wars between U.S., Canada, Mexico, and China

3-10-25 -- AI made its way to vineyards. Here’s how the technology is helping make your wine

3-9-25 -- NFU unveils Farmers Capital Fund