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Farm Groups Urge Congress to Protect Crop Insurance from Budget Cuts
A total of 60 farmer and agribusiness groups have penned a letter to congress urging for the protection of crop…
South American Soybean Harvest to Add Volatility to Market
South American soybean production is always of interest to U.S. soybean producers as it can often indicate global demand trends.…
Dairy Interests in Upcoming 2023 Farm Bill
The farm bill process always comes with lengthy negotiations, with the past three bills proving exceptionally challenging for officials to…
Rising Diesel Costs Contribute to Tighter Operating Margins in 2023
Inflated production costs aren’t just impacting farmers’ and ranchers’ fertilizer and feed purchases. Diesel prices are hiking amidst Europe’s tightened…
Study Proves African Swine Fever Can Spread through Artificial Insemination
Science has officially confirmed that African swine fever (ASF) can spread through artificial insemination (AI). The controlled study involved AI…
Cutting Costs through Conservation
As sky-high fertilizer costs and other inflated input prices put a damper on farmers’ pocketbooks, many are turning to cost-reduction…
Ag Chemicals Under Scrutiny with Updated EPA Ruling
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced plans to adjust the agricultural chemical registration process last January to comply with…
La Niña Continues, Despite Recent Spike in Rain and Snow Precipitation
In recent weeks, California communities experienced heavy rainfall after three dry years of La Niña. The precipitation eased drought conditions…
California Grape Growers Watch Trends and Supply as Wine Industry Evolves
Grape growers and wine sellers met in January for the annual Unified Wine and Grape Symposium for in-depth industry discussions.…
Farmer Advocacy Group Asks FTC to Investigate Price Collusion Among Egg Companies
Farm Action, a U.S. farmer advocacy group, sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission accusing egg companies of fixing…