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The Impact of Midterm Election Results on Farm Bill Planning
Tuesday’s midterm elections throughout the U.S. marked the departure of at least four long-time members of the House Agriculture Committee.…
Texas Citrus Comes Back Strong After Extreme Weather
Everything is bigger in Texas – and the state’s citrus crop is no exception. After two years of extreme weather…
Strong Milk Prices Welcome News for Dairy Producers, Likely to Taper in 2023
Record milk prices made 2022 a better year for dairy producers than seen in a while. Many factors have led…
2023 Could Bring Record U.S. Ag Production
The U.S. economy is slated to slow in 2023, just as farmers and ranchers ramp up production. The USDA predicts…
2023 Changes to Dairy Revenue Protection Explained
Disaster-impacted dairy producers now have improved flexibility as part of a key policy change for Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) insurance.…
Strong Domestic Demand Drives Beef Market
Ahead of what’s usually the strongest beef sale period of the year, retailers are already seeing robust beef demand. Strength…
U.S. Exports Soar to Record Highs in 2022
According to the latest Commerce Department data, U.S. farm exports boasted a record $196.4 million in the fiscal year 2022.…
New Government Study Shows Small Refineries Do Not Need to Raise Consumer Prices to Meet RFS Obligations
Small oil refineries often cite the need to raise consumer prices to combat Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volume obligations. However,…
What to Look for when Winter Grazing on Corn Fields
Turning cattle out to graze on post-harvest corn stubble can rein in part of winter-feeding costs. However, it’s important to…
Greater Omaha Packing Plant Expansion to Add Capacity, Jobs
The nation’s fifth-largest meat packing plant, Greater Omaha Packing Co., has announced a multi-million-dollar investment to expand processing capacity. The…