Potash Fertilizer Prices Continue Increase with Demand
According to a recent retailer survey, potash fertilizer was again in the lead for highest price for the fourth straight week.
Vote to Disband California Dairy Quota Rule Fails
The California Quota Implementation Plan (QIP), which has regulated the minimum prices for the state’s dairy products since its 1960s…
USDA Declares Additional 101 Counties as Drought Natural Disaster Areas
An additional 101 Midwest and West U.S. counties have been added to the USDA’s drought natural disaster areas.
May U.S. beef and pork Export Values Shatter Records
U.S. beef and pork export values from May showed impressive growth, even shattering previous records, according to the USDA. The…
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.