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Agriculture Committee Leaders Praise Crop Insurance
Congressional agriculture committee leaders praised the Federal crop insurance program in recorded remarks played yesterday at the crop insurance industry’s…
Cotton Production to Fall in 2023, Temporarily
Cotton production may fall in 2023, as more U.S. cotton growers turn to corn, wheat or soybeans. This decision is…
Almond Industry Faces Most Challenging Year in 2022
Almond growers faced countless headwinds in 2022, capping off what the Almond Board President and CEO calls the “toughest year”…
Kendall Jones Remarks at 2023 Crop Insurance Industry Annual Convention
Crop Insurance Protects 490 Million Acres, Creating Opportunities for Agriculture Crop insurance protected more than 490 million acres and $173…
World’s First Heat-Tolerant Apple Variety Unveiled
Rising temperatures in major fruit-producing parts of the world are calling for more heat-resistant fruit varieties. This year’s Fruit Logistica…
Crop Insurance Earns Senate Praise
Crop insurance has earned the trust of America’s farmers, and lastThursday, it earned the praise of the Senate Agriculture Committee.…
Illinois Pig Farmer to be Featured in Super Bowl Commercial
This year’s Super Bowl will highlight more than the ol’ pigskin. An Illinois pig farmer and his family will be…
Farm Income to Decline in 2023 Amidst Increased Expenses
While farmers saw record-high profits in 2022, expenses are set to rise even higher in 2023. The Economic Research Service’s…
Consumers Say Beef is Still ‘What’s for Dinner’
Domestic beef demand remains strong, according to a recent report from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). 2022 research shows…
WOTUS Debate Continues Until Anticipated Supreme Court Clarity
Republicans have called for a pause on the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) ruling, awaiting clarity from the Supreme Court…