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…
U.S. Milk Production Seeks Recovery in 2023
Decreased milk production was a primary driver of the 2022 U.S. dairy economy, and The National Milk Producers Federation says…
Inflation Keeps Pace with Pork Demand, Margins Stay Tight in 2022 and Likely in 2023
Looking ahead to the new year, economists agree that the price of pigs likely won’t spur many challenges for pork…
Helpful Tips for 2022 Tax Planning
The only thing better than that last pass at harvest is preparing for tax planning season, right? Well – maybe…
Vegetable Prices Climb in 2022, Driven by Weather, Pests
Vegetable prices saw a noticeable increase in 2022, largely due to weather conditions and pest pressure in the most productive…
Potash Leads Fertilizer Prices Lower at Year-End
Fertilizer prices continue to trend lower than year-ago levels as 2022 nears its end. One fertilizer was significantly lower in…
3 Tips for Combine Winterization
Before storing away the combine for good this season, a few small tips can make a difference for the health…