Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Incorporate Livestock Disaster Relief into Farm Bill
Senators John Hoeven (R-ND) and Jon Tester (D-MT) introduced legislation last week that would incorporate the Livestock Disaster Relief Act…
Economists Expect High Input Prices to Cause Financial Challenges for Agriculture
The impact of high input prices will continue to impact farmers and rural economics into 2024, according to a recent…
Vilsack Announces $500 Million in Grants for Increased Biofuel Production
This week U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced plans to invest $500 million from the Inflation Reduction Act for biofuel…
How to Leverage Cattle for Soil-Health Improvements
Running cattle on farmland can be a mixed bag for many farmers, even the most soil-health-minded ones. Even on good…
What Prop 12 Means for Pork Producers in 2023
With the enforcement of Prop 12 on the horizon, many pig farmers are simply wondering, “what does this mean for…
Cattle Placements Higher Due to Drought
USDA’s latest Cattle on Feed report showed feedlot inventory at 11.6 million head, down 3% from last year. Placement levels…
Texas Panhandle Cotton Struggles in Wet Weather
Late spring storms have brought greenery and a sigh of relief for much of the Texas panhandle. However, ample moisture…
Tar Spot Confirmed in Iowa
The first signs of tar spot are becoming visible in corn fields in Iowa. An agronomist with Pioneer and an…
Tips for Helping Cows Through Heat Stress
Hotter-than-normal temperatures have impacted much of the U.S., exacerbating ongoing drought conditions to newly emerged crops. However, the hot weather…
Florida Tomato Growers Seek to Renogiate Mexican Tomato Trade
Tomato leaders in Florida are asking for a new approach to the U.S.-Mexico tomato trade. The Florida Tomato Exchange (FTE)…