Agricultural groups and politicians have been responding to the developments all week, using the opportunity to advocate for farmers across the nation. From commending and applauding, to calling the developments “the bare minimum,” here’s what they’ve been saying. 

Haywire Fridays is your weekly dose of delightful farmyard chaos, where cows crack jokes, chickens stir up mischief, and tractors have minds of their own. Every Friday, expect a fresh cartoon straight from the barn—quirky, whimsical, and just a little off the rails. Because on this farm, the only thing predictable is the laughter.

Hope isn’t a strategy, especially in a market this uncertain. Here’s how to stay proactive with your grain marketing decisions.

Farmers, retailers and politicians from both sides of the aisle agreed that consolidation in the agricultural industry is making it more difficult for farmers to make ends meet, especially when they are also faced with global trade opposition. 

Over the weekend, President Donald Trump announced trade pacts with Malaysia and Cambodia during a trip to southeast Asia.