Customers Prefer Sustainable Produce
The Packer's Sustainability Insights 2024 survey revealed more than three-quarters of consumers place some priority on sustainability when purchasing produce.
Mexico Becomes Top U.S. Ag Export Market While China Falls to Third
The USDA Economic Research Service predicts the agricultural deficit will widen to $32 billion in 2024. This is an increase of $1.5 billion from the February projection.
Despite Heavy Rains, Planting Remains Ahead of Five-Year Average
Heavy rains slowed planting across the country last week, yet progress remained ahead of the five-year average.
Active Weather Pattern Likely to Continue Into June
May had its share of turbulent weather, with 469 tornadoes, 3,475 severe wind events and 1,640 severe hail events in the U.S. This is among the highest number of storms recorded for May since 2011.
The FDA Approves Feed Ingredient to Reduce Methane Emissions
The FDA approved a feed ingredient from Elanco Animal Health that reportedly reduces methane emissions from lactating cows by 30%.
Industry Groups React to Farm Bill and Bird Flu Update from Washington, D.C.
Following the House Committee's passage of the farm bill, industry groups are weighing in on the legislation.
The USDA Seeks Public Comment on Climate Program
The USDA seeks public input for a proposed rule to establish a new Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program. It is part of the Growing Climate Solutions Act.
U.S. and Europe Consider H5N1 Vaccines for Dairy and Poultry Workers
The United States and Europe are exploring options to acquire or manufacture H5N1 bird flu vaccines to protect poultry and dairy workers, veterinarians and lab technicians according to Reuter's Julie Steenhuysen and Jennifer Rigby.
Mild Winter Increases Rootworm Outlook
Rootworn and other insects are making an early appearance across the Corn Belt. Ashley Dean, Extension specialist for field crop entomology at Iowa State University attributes the high numbers to the milder-than-usual temperatures that allowed the pest to overwinter.
How Does Your Location Stack Up Against the Best Places to Farm?
For the past 20 years, Farm Futures has published a list of the best places to farm in the U.S. based on the financial performance of 3,056 counties.