Perfect Storm of Issues Continue to Drive Up Fertilizer Prices
While urea prices have more than doubled in the last 15 months, farmers lament on the series of events that have culminated in record-high prices.
Late Summer Heat Offers a Mixed Bag for Farmers
The hotter-than-typical mid-September weather is helping pushing crops toward maturity, but with a trade-off of depleted soil moisture.
USDA Working to Resolve Delayed Federal Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program Payments
USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices around the country began receiving calls late last week from dairy producers reporting missing Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) payments.
White House Declares Tougher Stance on Meatpacking Companies
In a recent White House Press Conference, USDA Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack said consolidation in beef, pork and poultry processing is causing higher prices at the grocery store.
Despite Record Crop, China Expected to Lead in Corn Imports
Second only to the United States, China's corn production is breaking records this year thanks in part to government policies and excellent growing conditions.
Biofuels Part of White House Discussion to Meet Sustainable Aviation Goals
Several fuel and aviation leaders met at the White House to discuss an opportunity for ethanol producers as they strive to meet the goal of dropping aviation emissions by 20% by 2030.
Dairy Cow Numbers to Plateau due to Lower Dairy Prices, Higher Feed Costs
While dairy supplies and demand have remained steady to positive throughout the pandemic, tight margins have begun to put pressure on the industry.
Drought-Impacted Ranchers to be Eliglible for USDA Aid for Feed Transportation Costs
Ranchers who have needed to haul hay or other feed due to drought-stricken grazing areas in 2021 may be eligible for reimbursement.
California Strawberry Crop Abundant, Increased Fall Shipments Expected
California strawberries will be a plentiful fall fruit this year thanks to pleasant weather conditions in the state's strawberry-growing regions.
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Advocates for Federal Protection of Family-Owned Businesses
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) recently authored a letter to congress, advocating for protection for family-owned farms and ranches…