High Heat Reprieve May Not Last Long, Meteorologists Predict
Much-needed cooler temperatures are predicted for the first part of August after a scorching July — last month over 20 western U.S. cities set records for their all-time hottest month.
Ice Cream Sale Trends Continue to Rise
A positive for the dairy industry, ice cream production and sales continue to soar thanks in part to high summer temperatures and pandemic consumption trends.
Soybeans and Spring Wheat Crop Conditions Improve, Corn Continues Its Decline
While soybean conditions improved over the past week, corn crop conditions have fallen for two weeks straight, according to the latest USDA Crop Progress report.
Grasshoppers Present New Challenges for Already Damaged Crops, Pastures
As if conditions in drought-stricken states in the North and West weren't difficult enough, some pasture grasses and crops are facing destruction by grasshoppers, say local farmers.
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.