U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agriculture Specialists in El Paso, Texas, faced an unexpected challenge this week — 242 pounds of smuggled bologna. And, yes, that’s a whole lot of bologna to deal with. The drama unfolded around 2 a.m. when authorities say a 52-year-old U.S. citizen from Albuquerque, New…

In 1955, William Hewitt had a new job as president of Deere & Company. His passion for farm machinery and his desire to grow the green line internationally had him casting an eye to the rich European market. Deere would have to play catch-up to the likes of Ford, International…

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says that Mexico will not retaliate with tariffs against the United States, as President Donald Trump prepares to announce sweeping new trade measures. Sheinbaum stated that Mexico will unveil a broader economic strategy aimed at strengthening the country’s position no matter what happens. Speaking at her…

By Karl Plume CHICAGO, April 1 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump is expected on Wednesday to announce 20% tariffs on most goods imported to the U.S. after previously slapping steep duties on autos, steel and aluminum, and on goods from China, Mexico, and Canada. The moves have triggered retaliation and threats of further countermeasures by the…

ALMERÍA, Andalusia, Spain — Across 60 miles of coastline, one region produces more vegetables with greenhouses than any other climate in the world. On a map, 30,000 hectares appear as a vast white expanse under the Spanish sun, with roads dividing the plots of land per farmer. On the ground,…

Ahead of 9 a.m. CT, May corn was down 5¼¢ at $4.56½ per bushel. May soybeans were down 7½¢ at $10.26¾ per bushel. May wheat contracts were mixed. CBOT wheat was down 1¼¢ at $5.39¼ per bushel. KC wheat was up 6¢ at $5.71¼. Minneapolis wheat was up less than…