TOP AG NEWS
House Ag Committee Passes Reconciliation Bill, Now Moves to House Budget Committee
The House Agriculture Committee passed a reconciliation bill late Wednesday that would cut $290 billion over 10 years from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
New World Screwworm Detected 700 Miles From U.S. Border
On May 11, the USDA suspended imports of live cattle, horses and bison from Mexico for the next 15 days to protect U.S. livestock from New World Screwworm (NWS).
Spring Planting Remains Ahead of Five-Year Average
The USDA Crop Progress Report indicates that most crop planting remains ahead of the five-year average.
The USDA Estimates Old and New Crop Ending Stocks Lower Than Expected
In the wake of a 90-day break in Chinese reciprocal tariffs, producers received more good news in the latest USDA…
UK Trade Deal Creates $5 Billion Opportunity for Ag Exports
The United States and the United Kingdom reached an agreement on a trade deal that provides increased access for American…
EPA Looks to Ease Insecticide Use Burdens for Farmers
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is modifying protections under the Endangered Species Act to make certain insecticides easier for farmers…
Enrollment for $20 Billion of Natural Disaster Aid will Open Before the End of May
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said a portal will open before the end of May so farmers can apply for nearly $21 billion in natural disaster aid.
Soybean and Corn Planting Ahead of Five-Year Average, While Winter Wheat Condition Improves
The USDA's weekly Crop Progress Report reveals that 40% of U.S. corn and 30% of U.S. soybean planting had been completed as of Sunday, May 4.
More Than 15,000 USDA Employees Opt for Deferred Resignation Program
Approximately 15% of the USDA's workforce, including those in the Farm Service Agency (FSA), National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), have accepted financial incentives to leave the agency.
Import of Livestock From Mexico Continues as Agreement on Screwworm Eradication Reached
Mexico lifted the restrictions on USDA aircraft and waived customs duties on the eradication equipment used to fight the New World Screwworm outbreak.