TOP AG NEWS
A Farm Bill Extension May Be On the Horizon
A short-term extension of the 2023 farm bill may be required, according to lawmakers on the House and Senate ag…
Prop-12 Implementation Delayed 6 Months
After a flurry of court action following the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold California’s Proposition 12, a Sacramento judge has…
Reduce Feed Access to Extend Forage Supplies Amidst Drought
Making forage go farther is a priority for every cattle producer in consecutive years of severe to exceptional drought.
Corn Emergence Lagging in 3 States
An overall pleasant and well-paced start to the growing season is sputtering to an end as emergence has officially fallen…
Bipartisan Effort Aims to Limit Foreign Farmland Purchases
U.S. lawmakers continue to gain traction in efforts to monitor and regulate foreign purchases of U.S. farmland. Senators Joni Ernst…
Crop Conditions Fall Amidst Ongoing Drought
ouUSDA reports a continued decline in crop conditions for corn, soybeans, oats and spring wheat. The dip in crop quality…
Biofuel Groups Disappointed in New EPA Blending Requirements
This week, the EPA released slightly raised renewable fuel blending requirements for biodiesel and lowered ethanol quotas under the Renewable…
Weather Disasters Lead to Short Peach Supplies
Consumers are paying higher prices for peaches this year due to the shorter supply. The U.S. Southeast has suffered devastating…
Upper Mississippi River Levels Fall Three Feet Above Zero
After cresting a second time at major flood stage in late May, the Mississippi River is at 3.36 feet above…
ProAg Awarded Minnesota Top Workplace Recognition by Star Tribune
On June 18, 2023, ProAg was recognized as one of Minnesota’s Top Workplace National Standard Setters for 2023 by the…