ProAg CEO Kendall Jones Speaks with AM Best TV About Wind, Derechos, Tornadoes and Hurricanes
In recent years, have tornadoes and other high-wind disasters caused significant damage to crops and livestock? According to ProAg CEO…
Port of Oakland Back in Operation, Effects of Backlogs Bring New Challenges
After nearly a week of protests and picketing at the Port of Oakland, work has resumed. While this is positive…
Sustainability Study Finds 48% of Farmers Concerned with Water Shortages
A new sustainability insights study conducted by The Packer found that nearly half of the farmer responses indicated they are…
USDA Set to Issue $62.8 Million in Pandemic Payments to Pork Producers
According to the USDA, payments for eligible applicants of the Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program (SMHPP) are expected to start…
Corn, Soybean Conditions Fall in Latest Crop Progress Report
Another week of intense heat and limited precipitation caused corn and soybean condition ratings to drop this past week, according to the weekly Crop Progress report.
Corn Belt Forecast: Favorable Temperatures, Potential Precipitation Wrap up July
The forecast for the final week of July is predicting brief relief for the Corn Belt, before picking back up with intense heat in August.
Federal Order Data Outlines 13 Counties that Account for 25% of U.S. Milk Production
Data from a study by the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) system found that nearly 25% of all milk produced in America is in 13 counties.
5 Tips for Keeping Farm Workers Comfortable in Extreme Heat
As a record-setting heat wave impacts much of the U.S., farm employees are often on the front lines of brutal outdoor working conditions.
Corn-Growing States Face Intense Drought Conditions
The U.S. Drought Monitor now shows moisture stress in every top corn-growing state. Released Thursday, the map shows expanding and…
Growers Aniticpate Strong Berry Season, High Quality
As we approach peak season for blackberries, raspberries and blueberries, grower-shippers have reported that demand and volume are looking to…