Hog Disease ‘Protection Zone’ Created by USDA
In order to protect U.S. swine and pork exports from African swine fever, officials at the USDA have announced the launch of a new “foreign animal disease protection zones” in two Caribbean territories.
5 Ways to Handle Parts Shortages
Agriculture equipment manufacturers are warning customers that international supply shortages could greatly impact part availabilities this harvest season.
Lower ‘Cattle on Feed’ Numbers Reported
August’s Cattle on Feed report showed inventories for feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 head showed a 1.9% decline from the same period last year.
RMA Responds to Increasing Interest in Specialty and Organic Crop Insurance Options
According to the RMA, liabilities for insured specialty crops increased from $1 billion to over $20 billion since 1990 bringing…
Packers & Stockyards Act Gets Guidance Updates From the USDA
The USDA has issued new FAQ answers and information to help clarify how it plans to enforce the updated Packers and Stockyards Act.
Carbon Task Force Discuss Ways to Increase Farmer Incentives
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has created a new carbon-sequestration task force to find ways to incentivize landowners and increase participation.
Deere & Co. Sets New Earnings Record, Beating Out Former 2013 Figures
Deere & Co. officials, recently reported very positive third-quarter earnings results — earning more in the first nine months of its 2021 fiscal year than its previous whole record year in 2013.
USDA Updates Coronavirus Food Assistance for Contract Growers
This week the USDA announced it would update its Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) aid payments. The appropriations…
Corn, Soybean Condition Ratings Continue To Decline
U.S. corn and soybean conditions declined again this week with corn down 2% and soybeans down another 1%, according to the latest Crop Progress report.
Conservation Reserve Program to Expand for the First Time since 2007
For the first time in over a decade, the Conservation Reserve Program will see a net gain in acreage, says…