Bill for Year-Round E15 Availability introduced In U.S. House
On Friday, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act was introduced to the U.S. House.
Cattle Herd Rebuilding Expected to Move Slowly After Drought Years
The Drovers 2024 State of Beef Industry report found that 23% of cattle ranchers who had reduced their herd due…
USDA to Purchase U.S.-Grown Commodities for International Food Security Initiatives
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is setting aside $466.5 million to boost global food security through the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program and the Food for Progress program.
Hurricane Helene’s Impact on Citrus, Avocados and Other Crops in Southeast U.S.
As of Sept. 26, Hurricane Helene was poised to make landfall on the Gulf Coast. Experts expect the storm could strengthen into a Category 4 hurricane after reaching land.
Current Factors Point to Increased Yields for California Avocados in 2025
While the conditions created smaller yields in 2023 and a delayed harvest in 2024, California avocado farmers are hoping increased rainfall over the last two years may result in a bigger 2025 crop.
Ag Shipping Could Get Caught in Potential Port Strikes
The current agreement between the International Longshoremen's Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance is set to expire on Sept. 30.
New GPS Reference Points Coming in 2026
Precision farming is about to get more accurate — but not without some growing pains.
California Sees Sharp Increase in Dairy Herds with Bird Flu
Bird flu has been confirmed in an additional 24 dairy herds in California since Aug. 30, according to new data from the USDA.
With Farm Bill Extension Set to Expire, Congress Eyes Two Possibilities
Last year's extension of the 2018 Farm Bill is set to expire on Sept. 30, but legislators are still having trouble moving legislation forward to ensure farmer assistance can continue.
Harvest Is Picking Up in Top Growing States
According to the latest USDA Crop Progress Report, crop maturity and harvest progressed quite a bit week over week.