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400 Farm Groups Advocate for Protecting and Enhancing Crop Insurance in the 2023 Farm Bill Budget
Hundreds of U.S. agriculture groups banded together to write Congress about agriculture’s budgetary needs in the upcoming farm bill. A…
Beef Industry Reaction to USDA Label Proposal a Mixed Bag
A USDA proposal advocating for new requirements for “Product of USA” labeling is receiving mixed responses from livestock groups. The…
Cheap Hay Proves More Expensive Long-Term
After a season crippled with hay shortages and exorbitant feed costs, cattle producers are digging out the last of their…
El Niño Could Stave Off Drought Conditions in 2023, but be Prepared for Severe Weather
In 2022, at least 44% of the continental U.S. was experiencing moderate to exceptional drought conditions. But the exiting of…
10 Factors to Consider Before Taking the Carbon Leap
Opportunities to add diversified revenue streams to every agricultural operation abound in 2023. Perhaps most discussed is the chance to…
USDA Targets Seed Industry Consolidation
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack continues his efforts to reduce consolidation in agriculture. An effort, he says, that will spur…
Improved Quality and Higher Yields for Florida Produce in 2023
After some less-than-ideal weather and health concerns, Florida produce growers expect improved volume and quality this growing season. While growing…
Iowa’s Wet Winter Mitigates Drought Conditions
Concerns over another dry start to the growing season have been mitigated in Iowa after the fourth-wettest winter on record.…
Vilsack Signs $95 Million Initiative for Cover Crops
USDA, in partnership with ag and wildlife groups, has partnered to launch the Farmers for Soil Health initiative. With a…
Disaster-Impacted Producers in 9 States Eligible for Grain Storage Assistance
Tens of millions of dollars in cost-share assistance are now available from USDA for producers who lost grain storage in…