TOP AG NEWS
South Dakota Ban on Eminent Domain for Carbon Pipelines Passes House and Heads to Senate
The South Dakota House of Representatives passed bill 49-10 that would ban the use of eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipelines.
February to Usher in La Nina Weather Pattern
DTN Meteorologist John Baranick says the La Nina weather pattern is moving into North America.
White House Rescinds Federal Funding Freeze
The White House rescinded a federal funding freeze Wednesday.
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.