U.S. Bread, Donut Makers Want Biofuel Requirements Reduced
Representatives from America’s biggest baking companies recently voiced concerns to the EPA regarding newly increased biofuel requirements.
Rules for Deferring Crop Insurance Proceeds
With a likelihood of increased crop insurance claims for the year ahead, farmers should take time to brush up on…
5 Pro-Milk U.S. Olympic Athletes
If you’re searching for a few big names to add credibility that real milk is a nutritious option there five U.S. Olympic athletes that have no problem going on the record in favor of dairy.
New “Durable Definition” Established for Waters of the United States (WOTUS)
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced updates are on the way to the much-talked-about Waters of the United States (WOTUS) definition which has caused stress among landowners.
Analysts Warn: Adding Cattle Processing Facilities Could Hurt Production in Years to Come
During a hearing on July 27th, the House Agriculture Committee voiced to congressional members that more long-term strategies needed to be put in place for the beef supply chain to prevent future industry-wide issues.
Soaring Steel Prices Slow Tractor Sales
After no signs of relief with the continuous rise of steel prices, AGCO Corp., the parent company behind Challenger, Fendt and Massey Ferguson, among others, advised investors last week their lineup of agriculture equipment would now see price increases as well.
African Swine Fever Hits the Dominican Republic
The USDA Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory confirmed the discovery of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the Dominican Republic yesterday through samples as part of an existing surveillance program.
$1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Passes Initial Senate Approval
A $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill has made its way through the Senate with a 67-32 procedural vote. The bill…
French Anti-Waste Law Threatens $38 Million of Annual U.S. Exports
An estimated $38 million of annual U.S. sweet potato and grapefruit export sales are in jeopardy as a result of a new French anti-waste law.
Spring Wheat Conditions Continue to Decline
The July 26 USDA Crop Progress report showed spring wheat conditions have hit their lowest rating since 1988 — only 9% of spring wheat across the country is rated good-to-excellent — so the talk of rain on the horizon is welcome news.