TOP AG NEWS
Blueberry Advisory System Helps Growers Manage Anthracnose
Blueberry growers need sustainable disease management strategies to address anthracnose.
Tom Vilsack Named Chief Executive Officer of The World Food Prize
The World Food Prize Foundation appointed U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack as Chief Executive Officer.
House Ag Leaders Take Stand on SNAP
House Agricultural Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson and Ranking Member Angie Craig appear to be united in opposing a potential $300 billion cut to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
The USDA Reports a Drop in Milk Production Year-Over-Year for November and December
The USDA’s latest Milk Production report shows declines in U.S. milk production for the final two months of 2024 compared to 2023.
Cattle Prices May Continue Record Pace As Cattle on Feed Continue to Decline
The USDA January Cattle on Feed report indicated that cattle and calves on feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.8 million head on January 1, 2025.
Trump Begins to Shape Agriculture Policy
Agriculture Secretary nominee Brooke Rollings met with Senators last week to address key questions on trade, immigration and nutrition before her upcoming confirmation vote.
U.S. Senate Reconsiders Legislation to Clarify Labeling and Definition of Cheese Products
The U.S. Senate is revisiting the Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions (CURD) Act.
Agriculture Secretary Nominee Brooke Rollins Says Ag Tariff Aid Possible
During confirmation hearings, Agriculture nominee Brooke Rollins told senators that USDA would be prepared to provide aid to farmers if they face retaliatory tariffs.
Unprecedented Snow and Cold Across The South Threatens Specialty Crops and Livestock
Experts at the weather bureau said snow and cold temperatures across the Gulf Coast caused almost $14 billion in damages.
U.S. Share of China Soybean Market Falls to 21%
Reuters Ella Cao and Mei Mei Chu reported that the U.S. share of the Chinese soybean market fell to 21%.