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Farmer Outlook Improves from Last Month, Markedly Lower than Last Year
Overall U.S. farmer outlook has improved in the latest Ag Economy Barometer reading for August. However, farmer sentiment remains much…
Bi-Partisan Support Drives Voluntary Conservation Policy Crop Insurance Discount
Lawmakers continue to push for a cover crop incentive bill despite a proposed $25-per-acre incentive failing to survive the latest…
Tips for Early Pasture Management Ahead of Drought Condiitons
Proper pasture management can help minimize a drought’s impact on grazing land, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service…
New Food Industry Survey Shows Immense Pressures Facing Food Retailers
A new survey from the Food Industry Association shows that food retailers continue to operate under extreme, unusual challenges. Between…
Iowa Soybean Conditions Improve Despite Little Rain
The first full week of September proved hot and dry for most of Iowa. With little to no rain, little…
Farmer-Led Conservation Strategies Work, According to Land and Water Experts
Should farmers themselves lead the way to a more conservation-focused agricultural landscape? According to a U.S. Department of Interior secretary…
Strong Export Value Unburdened by Beef Price Volatility
Beef prices continue to climb for U.S. consumers at the grocery store, but could that volatility still lead to even…
Corn Yields Unpredictable in 2022
The only certainty for the 2022 corn harvest this year is unpredictability. As rainfall widely varied across the U.S. Corn…
2022 Cash Rent Values Climb Double Digits in Many U.S. States
As farmland values continue to climb, so too do cash rent prices. In 2022, the national average cash rent on…
Beef Producer Transparency Key to Consumer Trust in Sustainability
Like any form of science, transparency goes a long way in earning consumer trust. The same holds true in livestock…