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.
Higher Farmer Interest in Solar Leases Than Carbon Contracts
Increased revenue potential and no labor requirement are the main reported reasons landowners are choosing solar electricity production leases over carbon sequestration contracts, according to Purdue University.
USDA Increases Corn Production in July WASDE
The July 12 WASDE report followed through on analyst expectations of updates to corn production numbers from the June 30…
Before Enrolling: Carbon Program Considerations
A popular topic amongst politicians and the ag industry is private carbon programs. Experts are advising landowners, ranchers and farmers looking into the carbon market to make sure they fully understand the parameters to ensure it's the right fit before enrolling.
USDA 2020/21 Corn and Soybean Export Estimations Show Great Year
The USDA weekly export report offered an insightful look at the strong results for last year’s corn and soybean sales. For the week ending July 1, cumulative totals for the 2020/21 corn marketing year are trending towards 2.310 billion bushels — 900 million bushels higher than last year’s pace.
$500+ Million Plan Announced to Increase Competition in Agricultural Markets
In an effort to expand meat and poultry processing capacity and increase competition in agricultural markets, the USDA announced an investment of over $500 million in the American Rescue Plan, as part of the Build Back Better Initiative.
Volatile Livestock Markets Sparks Increase in LRP Participants
Popularity of Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) insurance, available for fed or feeder cattle, dairy cattle, swine and lambs, has skyrocketed…