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Trade & Costs: Canada-U.S. tariff escalation is set to hit more American-linked goods, with analysts warning the dispute is politicized but still leaving room for a negotiated reset. Farm Inputs: USDA’s Richard Fordyce says the U.S. is moving toward enough domestic nitrogen fertilizer to meet farmer needs and export surplus, helped by natural gas access. Weather Stress: Missouri soybean models are cutting yield expectations as drought and heat push crops toward smaller seeds and lower test weights; livestock producers are buying hay earlier as forage tightens. Producer Sentiment: Purdue surveys show farmers’ future expectations have jumped, even as they flag rising input costs. Rural Economy: USDA projects net cash farm income up nationally, but down in Washington and Western Oregon, with higher labor costs and weaker fruit and milk payments driving the drop. Cattle & Beef Policy: Oklahoma cattle groups criticize a short-term Trump policy allowing more imported lean beef trimmings at lower tariff rates, saying it could undercut herd rebuilding. Food Assistance: SNAP cuts are expected to ripple into school meal eligibility, threatening free breakfast and lunch for more children. Energy Shock: Diesel hit a record $5.85/gallon, raising operating costs for agriculture and freight. USDA Service Access: USDA Rural Development is expanding in-person community access in rural Maine via monthly staffing at service centers.

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