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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…
5 Considerations for Starter Fertilizer
Right now, farmers across the United States are deciding whether to apply starter fertilizer to their corn fields. For operations…
New Dairy Genetic Evaluations Released
New dairy genetic evaluations were released last week to help producers make better breeding, culling and other management decisions. Almost…
U.S. Farmers Leading the Way for a Stronger Food Future
The Global Food Insecurity Index indicates that the global food environment is deteriorating as food prices keep rising. What does…
Senate Ag Leaders Ask for Reserve Funds to Strengthen Farm Safey Net in 2023 Farm Bill
U.S. Senate Ag Committee members sent a letter to the Senate Budget Committee to request additional funds for the 2023…
Biden Administration Focuses on Strengthening Trade Relationships with Allies
The Biden administration is taking a new approach to trade. U.S. trade representative Katherine Tai said this week that cooperation…
5 Tips for Stopping Early-Season Pests and Insects
Early-season pests and insects will be out in full force across much of the corn belt with renewed moisture. But…
2022 Sees Record-High Mailbox Milk Prices
Since 2002, USDA has reported on mailbox prices – a dairy farm’s “take home” pay in their milk checks. Mailbox…
Looking Closer at Swine Sustainability
Improvements in swine production have led to a significantly more sustainable pig production sector in the U.S. The National Pork…