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USDA Announces New Programs to Help Fill Natural Disaster and Pandemic Assistance Gaps
USDA is announcing two new programs to fill gaps in previous natural disaster and pandemic assistance. To be eligible for…
3 Technologies to Simplify Calving Season
As calving season heats up across the chilly Northern Plains, the right technology can make a successful calving season easier.…
Grain Sorghum Residue Makes Quality Winter Forage
Forage that meets nutrient requirements throughout winter months is critical to raising beef cows. Generally, forage that contains crop residues…
Biden Administration Awards $9.6 Million to Small Meatpackers
On January 5, the Biden administration announced $9.6 million in grants and loans for meat processing operations in the United…
A Look Ahead: Ag Policy Expectations for 2023
Jim Wiesemeyer, a policy analyst for Pro Farmer, met with AgWeb to offer his predictions for agricultural policy in the…
Iowa Farmland Value Reached a New Peak in 2022
The 2022 Iowa State University Land Value Survey reported another year of increased value for Iowa farmland, with a 17%…
U.S. Dairy Industry Could Export a Record 1 Billion Pounds of Cheese in 2023
The U.S. dairy industry continues to grow relationships around the world. These efforts have been rewarded with a whopping 469,000…
Expect Higher Interest Rates for the Next Several Years
Farm profitability will be checked by the highest interest rates seen in years, according to Farmdoc daily. U.S. farmers should…
Keep an Eye on These 4 Policy Changes in 2023
This year, critical policy decisions will be made on Capitol Hill directly impacting farmer profitability, according to ProFarmer analyst Jim…
USDA Data Accurate and Reliable, Independent Study Finds
U.S. corn growers have occasionally voiced doubts about the accuracy of USDA reports. In response to these concerns, the National…