TOP AG NEWS
Mexico Is the Number One Dairy Export Market, Purchasing 4.5% of U.S. Milk Production
Mexico is the U.S. dairy’s most dependable export market, with consumer demand in Mexico outpacing the country’s production.
Corn Crop Harvested in 2024 Nears Record Levels
The U.S. Grains Council is projecting the 2024 corn crop harvest to be the third largest on record.
How the Next Generation Can Start Farm Transition Planning
Passing a farm or ranch from one generation to the next can be challenging, but that’s all the more reason…
Congress Passes Continuing Resolution, Including One-Year Farm Bill Extension
The Senate passed a continuing resolution during an early morning session on Dec. 21, ensuring the government is funded through March 14, 2025.
$4.5 Million Grant Seeks to Enhance Nitrogen Efficiency in Corn Production
The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) has granted $4.5 million to the Circular Economy that Reimagines Corn Agriculture (CERCA) project.
USDA Makes Investments to Strengthen American Farms and Businesses
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the USDA is making domestic fertilizer production investments in nine states to increase competition, lower fertilizer costs for American farmers and reduce food costs for U.S. consumers.
The USDA Invests $165 Million To Protect Livestock From New World Screwworm
The USDA has allocated $165 million to prevent the spread of the New World screwworm.
Boozman and Klobuchar Will Lead U.S. Senate Ag Committee
Arkansas Senator John Boozman has been appointed chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.
November Year-Over-Year Milk Production Drops 0.8%
The USDA Milk Production report, released on December 19, reports that milk production across the 24 major milk-producing states fell 0.8% in November 2024 compared to the same month in 2023.
California Declares State of Emergency In Response to Bird Flu Outbreak
California Governor Gavin Newsome declared an emergency in an attempt to contain a bird flu outbreak that has been spreading in the state's dairy herd.