The Pace of Rising Farmland Values Slows
State surveys show farmland values trying to climb higher, but the rate of increase has slowed.
Farm Groups Demand Reform to Checkoff Program
Farm groups have begun to demand reform to the checkoff program — a controversial system farmers have fought for years to reign in.
Farm Bill Remains on Shaky Ground as Tensions Rise
Chairman Glenn Thompson announced a week ago the House Agriculture Committee would vote on his version of the new farm bill before Memorial Day.
U.K. Suspends Tariffs on All Raw Almonds
The United Kingdom’s government announced it would suspend tariffs for at least two years on raw kernel and in-shell almonds from all origins, including the U.S.
The USDA Develops Five-Year Strategy to Protect Crops from Invasive Fruit Flies
The United States is experiencing an unusually high number of invasive fruit fly detections.
EPA Issues an Emergency E15 Waiver for Summer
The EPA is issuing an emergency waiver that allows E15 to be sold this summer. The waiver will go into effect May 1.
Transition to La Niña Already Underway
As the wet weather from the spring El Niño fades, La Niña is already knocking at the door.
U.S. Ag Emissions Lowest Since 2012
A new study from the U.S. EPA showed that U.S. agriculture represents just under 10% of total U.S. emissions compared to other economic sectors.
Will HPAI Impact the Milk Supply? The Answer May Surprise You
Let’s look at some numbers to see how HPAI may affect the milk supply.
Tips to Combat Red Sunflower Seed Weevil This Year
The red sunflower seed weevil might be waiting to make a meal from sunflower crops this summer.