Despite Challenges, Almond Industry Leaders Optimistic About Future
The almond industry is dealing with many challenges, including declining acreage, lower prices, new pests, diseases and water scarcity.
Industry Weighs in on Proposal to List the Monarch Butterly as Threatened Species
On December 10, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced it would seek input on a proposal to list the Monarch butterfly as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act.
Uncertainty Surrounds Farm Bill Extension Talks
As the clock continues to run down on this session of Congress, Farm Bill extension talks have heated up with uncertainty surrounding the path forward.
Family Farms Represented 96% of All Farms and 83% of Total Production in 2023
The USDA-ERS 2024 edition of America's Farms and Ranches at a Glance reveals the ongoing significance of family farms in American agriculture.
2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Draws Scrutiny From Meat Industry Groups
The 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee recommended the USDA and Department of Health and Human Services reduce red meat consumption in federal nutrition guidelines.
The USDA Reports 68% of Large Crop Farms Use Precision Ag Technology
The USDA's annual Farms and Ranches at a Glance Report revealed that 68% of large crop farms use precision agriculture technology.
Corn Exports Surge While Soybeans Experience Slight Decline
For the week ending November 28, The USDA reports corn sales reached 1.73 million metric tons.
New Marketing Assistance Now Available for Specialty Crop Producers
The USDA Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) $2 billion Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program aims to help specialty crop producers expand markets and manage higher costs.
Corn Ending Stocks Fall More Than Expected
The USDA's December World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report projects U.S. corn ending stocks at 1.738 billion bushels.
Look Out for Screwworm Warning Signs
With New World Screwworm becoming a concern with Mexico and South American cattle producers, U.S. producers should vigilantly monitor their herds.