Vilsack Announces Additional $325 Million for Climate-Smart Grants
USDA announced this week an additional $325 million into 71 projects for climate-smart commodities. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made…
Global Beef Export Leaders Expected to Play Musical Chairs in 2023
It has been a wild ride in the world of beef exports in 2022 with a record or near-record exports.…
Data Shows Most U.S. Dairy Fat Goes to Cheese and Butter
Data is showing that in 2021, 60.5% of all U.S. dairy fat went to cheese and butter products. Cheese topped…
5 Market Movers to Keep an Eye on this Winter
Market headlines impacting farmers’ bottom lines this year ranged from weather and war to exports and more. At the onset,…
USDA Lowers Corn Exports in Latest WASDE
This month’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report wasn’t exactly a market mover – not unusual for this…
NOAA Posts Outlook for Winter Weather Precipitation, Crucial for Drought Alleviation
An outlook on winter precipitation in the western U.S. is predicted to have mixed results for relieving extreme drought conditions,…
Expert Panel Outlines Recommendations for FDA Reform
An expert panel shared recommendations for substantial changes to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). FDA Commissioner Robert Califf…
Mexico Decree for GMO Corn Imports Could Come This Week
Mexican officials have signaled a new decree is coming for GMO imports ahead of potential U.S. meetings next week. Raquel…
New Bipartisan, Oil-Backed Legislation Calls for Year-Round E15
The U.S. House of Representatives will entertain bipartisan legislation that calls for the sale of E15 across the country throughout…
New House Ag Chairman Sets Eyes on Crop Insurance, Supply Chain, Broadband
The incoming House Agriculture Committee Chair plans to invigorate processes for a renewed focus on several key agriculture sectors, including…