Few Changes in USDA’s Crop Progress Report
This week’s USDA crop progress report showed little changes from the week prior. Around 64% of U.S. corn and 59% of soybeans were categorized as good-to-excellent condition, the third lowest in the past 12 years.
Executive Order Expected to Protect Livestock Producers
As soon as this week, the Biden Administration is expected to bring forth a new executive order which will increase competition in the meat industry with the ultimate goal of protecting livestock producers.
Just Announced: Producers Can Now Hay, Graze and Chop Cover Crops Anytime and Still Receive Full Prevented Planting Payment
Agricultural producers with crop insurance can hay, graze or chop cover crops for silage, haylage or baleage at any time…
The Race is On: Drought Conditions Spark Feed Concerns
Farmers and ranchers in drought-stricken states are scrambling to secure hay resources for their herds, including having hay delivered from the High Plains and Western states.
Extreme July Weather Conditions Predicted to Continue in the U.S.
July weather is likely to bring the continuation of severe drought conditions in the West and northern Corn Belt regions.
Federal Ag Officials to Tour Drought Affected Areas in North Dakota
North Dakota farmers hope a recent two-day federal ag agency tour of their most drought stricken areas will help spur action for federal relief.
Members of Congress Share Support for Crop Insurance
Congress recently heard loud and clear from America’s farmers that they must do no harm to crop insurance as they…
Recent Storms Leave Big Crop Damage Decisions for Farmers
When storm damage happens, farmers are usually left with three choices: Plant a second crop, replant the first, or reach out to their crop insurance company to assess options.
2022 Ag Funding Bill with 10% Spend Increase Approved
The 2022 funding bill for the Food and Drug Administration, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and the Agriculture Department was approved by the House Appropriations Committee with a sizeable spending increase of $2.8 billion (10% boost).
Review of Prop 12 Denied by Supreme Court
This Supreme Court has officially denied a petition to review California’s Proposition 12, which outlines space requirements for laying hens, sows and veal.