Your Pro Farmer newsletter (Feb. 1, 2025) is now available

Trade is the top concern for many farmers and ag industry officials — and rightfully so. But energy and food policy will also be key components for agriculture under the Trump administration. We cover highlights from recent confirmation hearings for EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and Health and Human Services Secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Weather improved somewhat in South America, though Argentina remains in need of extended rains amid increased crop stress and falling production estimates. The concern in Brazil remains wet conditions in central locations, which are slowing soybean harvest and safrinha corn planting. Warm winter conditions are a concern for several key global wheat producers. On the economic front, the Fed paused its monetary easing cycle. We cover all of these items and much more in this week’s newsletter, which you can download here.