February 27, 2026: Tariffs, E15 Policy and Conversation from Commodity Classic

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of a Supreme Court decision on tariffs, E15 policy frustrations, and features conversations from Commodity Classic.

This week in agriculture news, we break down what the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down former President Donald Trump’s tariffs means for farmers, along with ag policy updates and conversations from this year’s Commodity Classic. Top agriculture headlines from across the country include clarification on which products are — and are not — impacted by the latest tariff developments, ongoing E15 frustrations and comments from agricultural groups at Commodity Classic as Farm Bill discussions continue in Washington. We also cover a new program supporting young farmers, enrollment in the USDA’s Farmer Bridge Assistance Program and insights from the latest Rural Mainstreet Index report. Today’s conversation was filmed at the BASF booth at Commodity Classic with Scott Kay, vice president of U.S. crop protection, and Bryan Perry, U.S. head of seeds & traits. They discuss considerations for growers heading into the season, including new technology, weed control strategies and other factors shaping 2026 crop plans. Stay connected with us for more agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!

People in this episode

Guests: Scott Kay, Bryan Perry

Topics covered

• tariffs
• E15 policy
• Commodity Classic
• agriculture news
• Farm Bill
• young farmers
• USDA programs
• crop protection
• seeds and traits

Keywords

• ag policy updates
• Rural Mainstreet Index
• weed control strategies
• new technology

Mentioned in this episode

Products: E15, Commodity Classic, BASF crop protection, BASF seeds & traits

Places: Washington, U.S.

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