Megadrought and Pandemic Issues Increasing Bread Prices
Extreme dry conditions, increased cost of living and volatile pandemic-induced commodity markets have created a recipe for negative effects on bread prices.
Tax Changes May Hit Family Farms Hard
A massive infrastructure bill that could majorly affect farming taxes, due to reconciliation, hit the U.S. Senate floor last week.
Vermont Dairy Farmer to Compete for Team U.S.A in the Summer Olympics
Looking for someone to cheer for in the Summer Olympics? World-renowned track star and Vermont dairy farmer Elle Purrier St. Pierre is on the docket to compete for team U.S.A. in Tokyo.
USDA Launches Protein Grading Dashboard
A new, interactive protein grading dashboard was recently launched by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). The dashboard is meant…
Trump-era NWPR Act to Stay In Effect
A legislative war over water policies — the Obama-era WOTUS (widely overreaching 2015 Waters of the United States) rule versus Trump-era NWPR (Navigable Waters Protection Rule) — has come to a standstill.
Heat Wave Decreases Northwest Onion Crop by 25%
Hot weather has stressed the Northwest onion crop and increased instances of iris yellow spot virus, say industry experts.
Tyson Announces New Animal Welfare Protocols
In an effort to become the world leader in animal welfare, Tyson Foods is changing its approach and policies regarding…
Villsack Talks Ag Labor Reform With New York Farmers
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently spoke with New York farmers about legislative efforts to support U.S. agriculture currently underway.
La Niña Weather Conditions Likely to Return This Fall
According to weather experts, a La Niña weather event is expected to return this fall for a second year, which could have an effect on yields and export demand.
Spring Wheat Condition Ratings Decline, Soybeans Improve and Corn Holds Steady
Corn quality is holding steady, soybeans improved 1% over last week, while the spring wheat crop hasn’t fared as well,…