Americans receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will receive a more than 20% increase to their monthly allotment for FY2022, beginning Oct. 1.

While the number of at-home prepared meals is on the decline again as restaurant visits surge, July did see a big boost in produce sales compared to June.

Another week of worsening drought conditions in the High Plains and upper Midwest have created extensive issues for cattle producers especially with dried up pastures and hayfields.

The National Cattlemen's Beef Association announced new sustainability commitment goals late last week for the U.S. Cattle Industry.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) monthly report contained bullish surprises for August — especially for corn.

The USDA’s ReConnect Program has awarded $167 million in grants and loans to create and/or improve broadband infrastructure.

Building off of near record high beef prices and strong consumer demand, continued progress is expected and on track for the beef cattle industry in 2022, according to a report spearheaded by CattleFax.

Recent increases in commodity prices likely will result in cash rent arrangements with land owners needing to be renegotiated at higher levels for 2022.

With a vote of 69-30, the highly touted $1 trillion infrastructure bill has advanced through the Senate and back to the House.

Growers are still optimistic about profits after three consecutive turbulent growth cycles and continuous volatile markets.