Tighter Hay Supplies, Higher Prices Expected for 2022
Drought conditions, combined with smaller yields and fewer acres mean producers can expect continued tight supplies when it comes to hay and alfalfa.
Survey Finds Increased Corn and Soybean Acres Expected in 2022
A recent study revealed U.S. row crop farmers say they plan to expand corn and soybean acres in the next…
Livestock Haulers Exempt from Hours-of-Service Requirements through End of November
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced Tuesday livestock haulers will now be exempt from the hours-of-service (HOS) requirements through the end of November, extending the original exemption granted in March 2020.
Quality Crop of Onions Expected from Idaho and Eastern Oregon Despite Weather Challenges
Unusual heat has plagued the Pacific Northwest this summer, with onion growers in Idaho and eastern Oregon reporting the temperatures hovering around 100 degrees since late June.
U.S. Corn and Soybean Conditions Hold Steady Despite Drought and Storms
The nation's corn crop is holding steady at 60% good to excellent, a positive shift from the previous two weeks, according to USDA's recent Crop Progress Report.
Record Broken for Highest Price Paid for Iowa Farmland
A Grundy County auction has yielded a new state record in Iowa. An 80-acre tract of farmland, containing one wind turbine, was sold for $22,600 per acre just two weeks after the record was previously broken by a $19,000 per-acre sale.
Hurricane Ida Shutters Export Facilities, Grain Traders Assess Damage
When global supplies are limited and Chinese demand remains strong, the Mississippi Gulf remains an especially critical export hub for U.S. ag products, boasting more than 60% of the country's agricultural goods.
Beef Producers to Expand Consumer Efforts on Sustainability, Education
As consumers continue to list sustainability and animal welfare as priorities when considering beef products, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association…
Record-Breaking Ag Exports Forecasted Through 2022
U.S. ag exports could hit $173.5 billion yet this year, topping 2020 by $4 billion according to the latest ag export forecast.
Judge Dismisses Iowa Pork’s California Prop 12 Lawsuit
Another effort to challenge California’s Proposition 12 law has failed. Last week a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from the Iowa Pork Producers Association which challenged the law which will restrict the sale of pork in California starting in January 2022.