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Texas Dairy Farm Explosion Leads to 18,000 Head Loss
A catastrophic fire at a Texas dairy farm has resulted in what may be the most significant single-incident livestock death…
California Citrus Growers Suffer Devastating Losses Amidst Historic Floods
What’s typically a joyful citrus harvest season this time of year in Central California has transformed into a massive cleanup…
Soy-Based Concrete Enhancer Could Pave Way for Improved Rural Roads
Rural road conditions remain unpleasant at best and dangerous at worst for much of the U.S. However, a new soy-based…
Colorado Passes Right-to-Repair Bill for Agricultural Equipment
The first right-to-repair bill in the U.S. has been passed in the Colorado Statehouse. The move puts Colorado in opposition…
U.S. Orange Production Drops to Lowest in 86 Years
The 2023 U.S. orange crop is suffering. USDA has forecasted production to be the smallest since 1937. The decline has…
National Pork Board Hires New Chief Sustainability Officer
The National Pork Board (NPB) announced this week a first-of-its-kind Chief Sustainability Officer role. James “Jamie” Burr takes the helm…
Farmland Values Taper Off with Start of Planting Season
After a raucous climb over the last several years, farmland values appear to be leveling off. The new year kicked…
April WASDE Slightly Bearish on Wheat, Neutral for Corn and Soybeans
The latest USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report offered little change to U.S. corn and soybean numbers.…
Melon Producers See Quality Yields Despite Planting, Growing-Season Concerns
Despite a late start to melon season, many areas of the U.S. are seeing excellent-quality production. As much of the…
Two Major California Shipping Ports Reopen After Labor Negotiations
Two major shipping ports on the U.S. West Coast have resumed exports of ag commodities. The port of Los Angeles…