Avocado Volume Growth Hits 5.2% So Far This Year
An additional 45 million avocado units this year puts the category at a 5.2% year-to-date volume growth, says the Hass…
Recent Hailstorm Cuts Yield Potential for Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri
Local agronomists say top yielding potential was lost for some in Iowa, eastern Nebraska and northern Missouri corn crops due to a recent hailstorm.
Farm to Fork: Direct Beef Purchase Trends on the Rise
Recent trends are showing more and more beef producers are making their own way and keeping more of the profits with direct consumer purchases.
Senators Overwhelmingly Approve Climate Bill for Ag Carbon Credit Program
A 92 to 8 vote by the U.S. Senate in favor of creating a carbon-credit certification program showed just how strong the support is for reduced emission efforts.
June USDA Hogs and Pig Report Shows a 2% Inventory Decrease from Prior Year
After several surprises came from the March release, the pork industry was eager to see the June USDA Hogs and Pigs Report.
Farmers Call for the 2023 Farm Bill to Include Crop Insurance
U.S. farmers from across the country showed up to rally a House Agriculture subcommittee to fight for a federally subsidized…
30% Reduction of Beef Industry Emissions Possible, But Unlikely
Environmental experts recently announced that there are opportunities to reduce the beef supply’s global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by more than 30% by 2030, but timely leadership is needed to meet the goal.
2022 Crop Profits Could Depend on the Fertilizer Market
Costs for fertilizer have continued their upward trajectory — the price of N, P and K are up $50 for an acre of corn since last fall.
Missouri Residents Denied FEMA Repayments
Two years after detrimental Midwest flooding, a large group of Carroll County, Missouri, community members are saying FEMA has stuck them with $1-million-plus in bills they promised to pay for.
USDA Invests $55 Million to Boost Meat Processing Capacity
USDA’s Build Back Better initiative has announced a $55.2 million grant will go towards expanding the meat packing industry.