Lawmakers Turn Attention to Farm Aid as Farm Bill Stalls
Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas discussed a potential year-end agricultural aid package at the Ag Outlook Forum.
California Forecasts Increased Mandarin and Navel Orange Production
The California Department of Food and Agriculture and the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service project California will produce 29 million 40-pound cartons of Tango and W Murcott Afourer mandarin varieties.
East Coast Port Worker’s Strike Poised to Impact Ag Exports
The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) plans to strike on October 1 if a new contract is not reached with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX).
Dairy Prices Climb in the Face of Tight Cheese Supply
Cheddar block prices reached $2.27 per pound in early September, the highest in 27 months on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
Northwest Cherry Crop Exceeds Expectations
Northwest Cherry Growers President B.J. Thurlby expressed concern earlier in the year about a potentially poor harvest.
Dairy Exports Remain Strong
U.S. dairy exports remain strong despite a slowdown in China’s dairy imports. They even set records.
The USDA Makes $17.6 Investment in Livestock Health
The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is investing $17.6 million in research targeting two critical diseases affecting livestock.
Consumer Support for Regenerative Agriculture Dependent on Food Cost
A Purdue University survey found that while consumers support the goals of regenerative agriculture, they are hesitant to pay more for products made using eco-friendly practices.
The USDA Forecasts Record 183.6 BPA Corn Yield
In the most recent WADSE report, released on September 12, the USDA raised its yield estimate for the corn crop to a record 183.6 bushels per acre.
University of Nebraska Researchers Plan to Launch Agriculture in Space
A team at the University of Nebraska is researching ways to establish agriculture in space, with the ambitious goal of growing food on Mars or the Moon.