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USDA to Invest $300 Million to Expand Organic Production
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced this week details of a $300 million USDA investment for a new Organic Transition…
Corn and Soybeans Show Declining Conditions in Latest Crop Progress Report
USDA’s latest Crop Progress Report showed yet another decline in corn and soybean conditions. Released Monday, the report showed 55%…
Swine Farms Increase Substantially in Size, Decrease in Numbers in USDA Report
The U.S. swine industry has changed significantly in the span of one generation. According to a recent USDA report, there…
Higher Quality, Higher Expectations for U.S. Table Grape Growers
Enhanced quality among table grapes means grape growers have a bunch of potential to be profitable this year. New proprietary…
More Calf Numbers, Decreased Heavier Cattle Numbers in Latest Cattle on Feed Report
USDA’s latest Cattle on Feed report had July placements outside the upper end of pre-report expectations. The report could mean…
Rain Finally Hits Texas, Hit-or-Miss Rain in Corn Belt
Drought conditions will not be alleviated this week after substantial rainfall hit parts of Texas, but it was a welcome…
EPA Finds Environmental Risks, Little Improvements for Dicamba Application
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a new draft of an ecological risk assessment Thursday which found dicamba to potentially…
U.S. Apple Production, Trade in Good Shape for 2022
Data from the U.S. Apple Association has revealed a larger-than-normal 2022 U.S. apple crop.
Critical Winter Feeding Steps to Take Now for Drought-Impacted Producers
Drought conditions this summer can lead to a more challenging winter for cattle producers, so it's recommended to start mapping out your feed strategy plan now.
5 Must-Haves for Healthy Calf Weaning
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources says reducing stress during weaning can greatly contribute to a calf’s future success.