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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…
Half of U.S. States Aren’t Meeting In-State Milk Demand
U.S. fluid milk production is falling short of meeting the needs of its citizens, at least in 26 states. Each…
House Ag Committee Supports Ag Groups Calling for Strengthened Safety Net in New Farm Bill
The U.S. House Agriculture Committee is set to release an initial outline of budgeting and estimates for the 2024 fiscal…