TOP AG NEWS
Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee Virtual Meeting Set for Feb 1.
Fruit and vegetable producers interested in learning more about issues affecting the industry have the opportunity to virtually attend the…
USDA Nationwide Cattle Survey to Provide Insights to Producers
To give a nationwide snapshot of up-to-date U.S cattle inventories, the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will be surveying…
Stand Up for Agriculture in 2022
2022 is providing a unique opportunity for everyone to come together to support agriculture. Agweek publisher and general manager Katie…
2021 Review: How Another Year of Challenges Has Impacted Farm Machinery
2021 brought a whole new set of challenges to the ag industry, with supply chain issues sending the price of…
Micro Farm Policy Insurance – An Option for Small-Scale Producers
The RMA is issuing a new Micro Farm policy intended to provide additional insurance options for small-scale producers. This policy…
Winter Weather to Come as Polar Vortex Awaits Movement into Much of U.S.
As much of the U.S. has enjoyed mild winter weather so far this season, reality will set in as another…
U.S. Beef Consumers Prefer, Demand More Quality Beef Products
U.S. beef consumers have spoken – top-end cuts remain the preference. Branded (upper 2/3 Choice) and Prime products have been…
Biodiesel Tax Credit Vital to Support Growth of Renewable Diesel Industry
As the biodiesel tax incentive expiration date draws near, a new analysis calculated the economic benefits of the renewable fuel…
New Dairy Farm Bacteria Leading to Increased, More Severe Mastitis Cases
Dairy farms across the Northeast are seeing the emergence and spread of a newly researched bacteria – Klebsiella. The dominant…
Adviser Believes New Advancements Needed to Keep Surpassing Corn and Soy Production Records
An ongoing study by commodity adviser Al Kluis of Kluis Commodities has led him to believe another breakthrough is needed…