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Corn, Soybean Conditions Drop Modestly in Latest USDA Crop Progress Report
The 25th USDA Crop Progress report of the season, released Monday, saw minimal changes to corn and soybean conditions. Corn…
Drovers Spotlight: 3 Reasons Producers Are Turning to PRF for 2023
As Mother Nature becomes more unpredictable each year and the market more volatile, more farmers and ranchers are turning to…
Supreme Court Set to Hear Prop 12 Concerns from Pork Producers
Back in the headlines, the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments from the NPPC and AFBF about concerns over…
Shipping Container Backlogs Make Progress Since January, But Long Way from Normal
Port shipping container backlogs have made significant progress since the start of 2022. At one point, a record 109-ship backlog…
U.S. Farmers Tell Congress Crop Insurance Most Important Aspect of Next Farm Bill
In recent Farm Bill discussions across the Midwest, the U.S. House Agriculture Committee asks farmers what they would like to…
Iowa Consumers File Lawsuit for False Protein Content in Artificial Meat
Fake meat manufacturer Beyond Meat, Inc. is facing a lawsuit regarding false protein claims. A complaint originating from Southern Iowa…
Consumer Index Reports Food Prices are 13.5% Higher than Last Year
Consumers are still feeling the heat of inflation at the grocery store, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report…
Tentative Agreement Reached Between Railroads and Unions
Overnight talks have spurred a tentative agreement between major railroads and rail worker unions. The agreement means the postponement or…
Efforts Being Made to Pass “No Cow Tax” in New Clean Air Act
Agriculturalists have urged support for a bipartisan Clean Air Act that excludes livestock emissions. The Livestock Regulatory Protection Act doesn’t…
How Farmers Can Expect Assistance from USDA’s $2.8 Billion for Climate-Smart Practices
The USDA’s $2.8 billion investment in climate-smart agricultural practices has been confirmed for use in 70 projects throughout the country.…