Cropland Rental Rates Continue to Increase
Cropland rental prices are on a slow-but-steady rise, according to data collected by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). A…
Wheat Exports Trend Positively, While Soybeans Saw A Moderate Week-Over-Week Decline
This week’s USDA grain export inspection data showed mostly positive trends with a few week-over-week declines.
Former U.S. Trade Negotiator Says High Commodity Prices May Stay Through 2022
The U.S. has set a record for all-time ag export highs to China throughout the last nine months, inching toward the promised spend of $40 billion in 2021.
$26 Million Awarded by USDA to Improve Biofuel Infrastructure
Last week the USDA announced $26 million in grant money would be used to expand the availability of higher-blend biofuels in 23 states across the nation.
How the Effects of Wildfire Smoke Are Causing Issues to Dairy Cattle
As wildfires becomes a more widespread in the Western U.S., increasingly becoming an annual issue, researchers are expending more resources to determine the severity smoke damage does to the $231 billion dairy industry.
Why More Cattle Producers Are Turning to Solar Leases to Supplement Income
Solar leasing continues to be a popular industry topic, providing alternative income opportunities (reported $500-1,000/acre) to cattle producers.
Acreage for Pistachio Growers Expected to Increase to 500,000+ By 2025
Amidst challenges from the pandemic, competition and tariffs, pistachio acreage is predicted to show a 20% increase (409,000 bearing acres) from 2020.
How to Maximize Value When Putting Up Silage is the Best Option
For farmers with cattle and row crops, severe droughts have many of them opting to put up silage with damaged corn to be used as a feed source.
USDA Release: Improvements to the Dairy Safety Net and New Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program
An important headline for the dairy industry, an additional $350 million in pandemic assistance is on the way for dairy farmers, says the USDA.
Three Western Corn Belt Storms Show Potential To Bring Rain Relief
Three weather events are on the move into the West or Pacific Northwest and providing hopeful rain relief predictions.