TOP AG NEWS
Record Minnesota Snowfall Closes Off Mississippi River
Major flood stages are now limiting barge movement for farmers in the Upper Midwest due to record snowfall in Minnesota.…
USDA Announces $2.29 Million in Farm Bill Funding for Foreign Animal Disease Prevention
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced a $2.29 million allocation in the next farm bill to…
Agriculture Contributes 46 Million Jobs, $2.6 Trillion to U.S. Economy
The agricultural contributions to the U.S. economy tell a compelling story on the critical nature of the farm and food…
Untreated Early Soybeans at Increased Risk of Sudden Death
Planting early soybeans has been popular among soybean growers for the last few years. However, more goes into the decision…
Farm Interest Rates Highest Since ’07
Despite high commodity prices pointing toward optimistic profit potential, higher interest rates temper the celebration. Interest rates on farm loans…
Electronic Ear Tag Proposal Receives Industry Support
Earlier this year, the USDA proposed a new rule requiring electronic tags for cattle and bison to aid in managing…
Drought Conditions Likely to Persist into Summer Months in Texas, Plains
Though many areas in the United States have experienced an increase in precipitation this fall, others continue to experience dry…
Honey Bee Population Issues Likely to Continue in 2023
Honey bee producers are experiencing a number of difficulties in 2023, leading to decreased colony populations and fewer days to…
Imperfect Potatoes Help Reduce Food Waste, Grower Loss
Feeding America estimates approximately 120 billion pounds of food are wasted annually in the United States. This number includes fruits…
How a Tough Cotton Season in 2022 Drastically Impacted Processing Infrastructure
Last year’s dry weather greatly reduced the U.S. cotton crop. While growers may have had protection against the loss through…