TOP AG NEWS
The USDA Awards $25 Million To Support Specialty Crop Exports
The USDA awarded over $25 million for eight projects associated with the new Assisting Speciality Crop Exports (ASCE) program.
Ag Productivity Slows Prompting Demand Concerns
Virginia Tech’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences 2024 Global Agricultural Productivity (GAP) report reveals a concerning slowdown in global agricultural productivity growth.
Georgia Begins to Assess Agricultural Damage From Hurricane Helene
The damage assessment to Georgia's ag economy from Hurricane Helene is still in the initial phase. However, preliminary estimates are staggering.
Hurricane Milton Targets Florida Citrus and Fertilizer Industries
Many areas of Florida that were cleaning up for Hurricane Helene are now dealing with the destructive forces of Hurricane Milton.
The USDA Projects Record $30.5 Billion Ag Trade Deficit
The USDA projects a record U.S. agricultural trade deficit of $30.5 billion in 2024.
The USDA Provides $250 Million to Distressed Producers
Approximately 4,650 financially distressed farmers who owe on USDA direct and guaranteed loans will receive government assistance.
Harvest Continues to Run Ahead of Five-Year Average
The harvest season continues to run ahead of the five-year averages with 30% of the corn and 47% of the soybeans harvested as of October 6.
Warm Sugarbeet Harvest Poses Challenges
Warm temperatures have challenged sugarbeet farmers in the Red River Valley as the full harvest kicks into gear.
Hurricane Milton Poses Threat to Phosphate Production
Hurricane Milton appears to be on a collision course with the west coast of Florida, the epicenter for phosphate production.
Documented Grain Entrapment Cases Decrease, However Farmers Should Remain Vigilant During Harvest
The 2023 report from Purdue University’s Agricultural Safety and Health Program highlights U.S. agricultural confined space-related incidents.