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Lisa Beckman Earns ProAg Outstanding Service Award
Service is essential in the crop insurance industry. As ProAg team members work each day to protect American farmers and…
Forage-producing States, Moisture Levels to Dictate Supplies and Costs in 2023
With drought still impacting much of the forage-producing area of the U.S., high hay prices could continue to impact livestock…
Ethanol Demand Hopeful Despite Waning Interest in Liquid Fuels
With the onset of electric and hybrid vehicles entering the U.S. automobile industry, gasoline demand – and, therefore, ethanol –…
Optimism Ahead for Lower Dairy Feed Costs
Despite high milk prices, dairy producer profitability is suffering due to heightened feed costs. In the first two months of 2023, soybean meal prices were $125 per ton, higher than the previous decade's average.
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…