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Corn Planting Nears Completion, Surpasses Average Pace
After a tumultuous spring, the 2022 corn crop is almost entirely in the ground.
U.S.-Japan Beef Updated Trade Agreement Formalized and Signed
The U.S. and Japan have formalized and signed a new beef trade agreement, a positive result for the U.S. beef…
Diesel Prices Break Price Record, in Delicate Supply Amidst Hurricane Season
Diesel prices continued to climb last week, rounding out Friday at a national average of $5.58/gallon.
E15 Now Available Through Summer in 31 States
June 1 kicked off the first summer with year-round E15 availability for American drivers. Amidst record-high gas prices averaging $4.67/gallon across the U.S., biofuel provides a cost-focused solution for motorists, as 31 states now offer the homegrown ethanol blend.
Gas Price Climb with No End in Sight
The first week of June ushered in yet another record in gas prices and there is no sign of the…
Cattle Group, Unviversity to Use Beef Genetics in Pursuit of Sustainability Goals
The American Hereford Association (AHA) and Colorado State University (CSU) have partnered in a cooperative research agreement for sustainable genetics.…
U.S. Reaches 27-Week Drought Streak
For the first time since November, less than 50% of the continental U.S. is in moderate- or D1-drought conditions. However,…
Plant-Based and Dairy Can Coexist, According to California Dairy CEO
Dairy producers are no stranger to the plant-based movement making its way across the United States. California’s Dairy Council CEO…
Interest Rates, Inflation Remain Biggest Pressures on Producers
High interest rates and continually climbing inflation means farmers are feeling financial pressure. High commodity prices could provide some relief,…
Congressional Budget Office Ten-Year Farm Bill Budget Projections Released
Ten-year estimates for the mandatory farm bill programs including Commodities (Title I), Conservation (Title II), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Title…