TOP AG NEWS
Consumer Dairy Demand Shifts and Butter Gaining Popularity
Consumer demand for health-conscious, natural foods has helped grow butter sales.
California Bans Burning of Agricultural Waste
A California Senate Bill that bans most agricultural burning to improve air quality was enacted last week.
2025 USDA FSA Crop and Dairy Safety-Net Program Enrollment Periods Announced
The USDA announced 2025 enrollment periods for Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC), Price Loss Coverage (PLC) and Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC).
First Quarter U.S. Corn Exports Strongest in Nearly Six Years
The USDA reports that U.S. corn exports reached a nearly six-year high in the first quarter of the 2024-25 marketing year.
45Z Tax Credit Guidance on Renewable Fuels Leaves Many Questions
On January 10th, the long-await 45Z renewable biofuel tax credit guidance was released.
Soybean Cyst Nematode Continues to Expand
There has been an organized effort to document soybean cyst nematode (SCN) distribution since 2000.
U.S. Farmers Expand Winter Wheat Acreage
The USDA reports U.S. farmers increased winter wheat planting. Total acreage increased 2% to 34.115 million acres.
More States Join National Milk Testing Strategy for Bird Flu
The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced the enrollment of 15 more states into the National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS).
The USDA Cuts 2024 Corn and Soybean Production Estimates
The January 10 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report reduced corn and soybean production estimates.
ISU Survey Examines Causes for 3.1% Drop in Iowa Farmland Values
An Iowa State University (ISU) Land Value Survey found that Iowa farmland values fell 3.1% in 2024.