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Dairy Producers Celebrate Key 2022 Policy Wins
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) spent 2022 working to promote the interests…
USDA Announces $9.5 Million in Funding for Sustainable Products Using Ag Commodities
Announced the close of 2022, the USDA announced a $9.5 million investment to support the development of new sustainable bioproducts.…
Restaurant Chains Allege Price Fixing in Series of Federal Lawsuits Against Packers
Several major restaurant chains are filing lawsuits against the nation’s largest beef packers for alleged price fixing. Five or more…
2023 Winter Weather a Mixed Bag for Ag Producers
This year’s weather headlines kept U.S. ag producers on their toes. What will 2023 bring? According to ag meteorologists. Cold…
President Biden Signs Omnibus Package, Key Ag Funding Updates Included
President Biden officially signed a bipartisan omnibus bill on Thursday, with funding allocated that will impact the ag industry in…
Nutrition Calculation Tips for Cattle Feeding in Cold Temperatures
The historically cold winter storm impacted much of the country over the Christmas holiday, particularly throughout the Midwest, where some…
Swine Breeding Herd Increases for First Time Since 2019
For the first time in 2.5 years, the national swine breeding herd experienced a year-over-year increase, according to the latest…
New and Expanded Soybean Crush Plant to Add 564 Million Bushels of Crush Capacity
The rush to expand and construct new soybean crushing facilities in 2022 to meet renewable fuel demand will be a…
U.S. Senate Appoints Chief USDA Negotiator and Food Safety Undersecretary
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Doug McKalip as chief agricultural negotiator at the U.S. trade representative’s office and Jose Esteban…
Hot, Dry, Windy Weather Slashes Winter Wheat Yields, Kansas State Research Confirms
Winter wheat production in the U.S. has endured notable losses in 2022, largely due to challenging weather conditions. The environmental…