The USDA Announces Trade Mission to Morocco and West Africa
A USDA trade mission will head to Casablanca, Morocco, from December 2 to 5. It aims to expand U.S. farm and food exports to Morocco and West Africa.
North Dakota Has Approved Summit Carbon Pipeline Permit
On November 16, North Dakota regulators approved Summit Carbon Solutions' permit to run a section of its carbon dioxide pipeline through the state.
Stabenow Releases the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act in Effort to Pass Farm Bill This Year
Senate Agricultural Committee Senator Debbie Stabenow released the text of a comprehensive farm bill, the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act.
California Wine Grape Growers Weigh New Crop Insurance Options
California wine grape growers will have access to new crop insurance options designed to address industry-specific challenges.
Cotton Farmers Under Pressure As Farm Bill Uncertain
The U.S. cotton industry faces mounting challenges that are intensifying the need for an enhanced safety net in the next farm bill.
Deportation Plans Could Intensify Farm Labor Shortage
U.S. agriculture is highly reliant on immigrant labor. The USDA reported nearly half of workers lack legal immigration status, with that number reaching higher percentages in states like California.
Texas Citrus Crop Expectations High
The Texas grapefruit and orange harvest is underway with industry expectations of 2.5 million 40-pound cartons of grapefruit, 1 million cartons of early oranges and 500,000 cartons of late oranges.
More Farmers Turning to Generic Pesticides and Herbicides
Facing financial strain from reduced incomes, more U.S. farmers are turning to cheaper, generic pesticides and herbicides for the upcoming planting season.
Ag Lenders Express Concern Over U.S. Farm Profitability
The 2024 Ag Lender Survey by the American Bankers Association and Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation reveals rising concerns over U.S. farmers' profitability.
USDA Announces New Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Board Members
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack appointed three new members of the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) Board of Directors, which oversees the Federal crop insurance program.