Your Pro Farmer newsletter (May 31, 2025) is now available

There’s an increased level of uncertainty on the tariff front as President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs are now caught up in a legal battle. The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act were unlawful. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit quickly granted a stay of the lower court’s injunction, temporarily reinstating the tariffs while the administration pursues its appeal of the decision. The legal battle could take months, though experts expect a relatively quick decision. If the unlawful ruling holds up, the Trump administration has alternative means of applying tariffs. USDA’s initial corn and spring wheat crop condition ratings came in lower than expected, while the planting and emergence of spring crops remains ahead of average. The summer weather outlook calls for warmer and drier conditions, though weather isn’t expected to be generally favorable. We cover all of these items and much more in this week’s newsletter, which you can download here.