Cattle Prices Rise to New 2022 High
Negotiated cash cattle prices posted new highs for 2022 this past week. The cash cattle trade was active in the…
Bill Passes to Add USDA Investigator to Meatpacking Fairness Legislation
The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation Thursday to create a special investigator role with USDA to enforce fair-play rules…
High Pressure Ridge Brings High Heat, Hail, Flooding to U.S. Agriculture
A high-pressure ridge moving throughout the South and Midwest has brought record-breaking heat to much of the country. Accompanied by…
With Humid Weather Comes the Return of Tar Spot, What to Watch for this Summer
In recent years, the emergence of tar spot in corn crops became a new challenge for Midwest farmers and is…
Retail Fertilizer Prices See Modest Dip for a Second Straight Week
For a second straight week, retail fertilizer prices were lower when compared to the month prior. While only a modest…
Lower Food and Fuel Cost Act Scheduled for U.S. House Vote, Carries Strong Importance to Biofuels Expansion
The U.S. House will vote Thursday evening on the Lower Food and Fuel Cost act, a decision that could be a significant step in the progress of providing consumers expanded access to biofuels.
USDA Announces “Protect Our Pigs” Campaign to Educate on the Importance of Biosecurity
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced a new outreach and awareness campaign called “Protect Our Pigs,”…
Off-Road Diesel Climbs Above $5.00 per Gallon
U.S. diesel prices continue to shock the wallets of farmers and ranchers, who are now paying more than $5.00/gallon for…
Extreme Heat Adds Crop Pressure, Relief for Different Regions
As much of the U.S. faces extreme heat this week, some producers will benefit from the welcomed warmth while others add the jarring heat index to an already long list of concerns.
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Awaits President’s Signature
The Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) heads to President Biden’s desk this week after an overwhelming pass of the Senate…