As 2025 draws to a close, farmers can reflect on another eventful year. There were some positives, as Congress extended farm bill programs with updated reference prices, livestock prices were generally good and many farmers grew decent corn and soybean crops despite weather challenges.
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Eventful year in agriculture ends with FBA money
This year brought many headlines for agriculture. The United States and China reached a tentative trade deal (President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, top right), which included commitments to purchase set amounts of U.S. soybeans. Lower center, USDA Sec. Brooke Rollins.
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