Union Pacific Rail System Snafu Rockets Ocean Shipping Costs 333%
Recent Union Pacific train congestion in the Midwest caused temporary refusal of new ocean shipments out of the West Coast, causing shipping stalls and huge price hikes.
H-2A Temporary Ag Worker Program Amendment Passes House Vote
A new amendment to the H-2A temporary ag worker program will hopefully resolve a longstanding labor shortage issue in dairy and other ag sectors.
Drought Has Caused the Incoming Almond Crop to Shrink 10%
Severe statewide drought, including a June that was the driest spell the central portion of the state has seen in 127 years, is causing the 2021 almond crop in California to project 10% smaller than 2020, says the USDA.
Wildfires in the West Continue to Grow in Numbers and Size
Drought conditions have only stoked the 65-plus Western wildfires burning across the U.S. this week. Nearly 918,000 acres have been burned across a span of 12 states with California being a prime victim.
Approved $43 Billion Bill Will Expand Rural Broadband
A $43 billion bill from the House Agriculture Committee was introduced and approved this week to bring broadband service to hundreds of thousands whom do not have access.
New USDA Pandemic Livestock Indemnity Program Offers Chance to Recoup Losses
The USDA announced new relief payments for livestock producers who had to euthanize animals during the pandemic.
New Bill Calls For Year-Round Ethanol Sales
U.S. senators from both parties came together to introduce a bill that would expand ethanol access with the hope of…
Dairy Experts Recount Large Pandemic Milk Dump Event
More reports are showing just how hard COVID-19 hit the dairy industry and its resilient comeback. Around 349.9 million pounds…
California Prop 12 Law Could Severely Hurt Midwest Farms
The passing of California’s Prop 12 animal welfare law has caused major stress among pig farmers but the ramifications will…
Recent Cattle Sales Show Steady Demand
Fed cattle trades stayed solid last week give or take $1. Northern cattle sold for $123-$125 lives with dressed cattle going for $197-$200.