TOP AG NEWS
USDA Undersecretary Proposes Increased Regulations for Organic Livestock
An expansion of animal welfare rules for organic farms has been proposed by USDA Agriculture Undersecretary Jenny Moffit. According to…
$20 Billion for Voluntary Conservation Practices Passed by Senate Democrats
Democratic Senators passed legislation Sunday that includes $20 billion for voluntary conservation practices. Vice President Kamala Harris ended up casting…
IRS Updates Revenue Protection Crop Insurance Deferal Options, A Win for Farmers
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has updated revenue protection (RP) crop insurance deferral options, to the benefit of farmers and…
Senate Republicans Pass Vote to Nullify Biden Environmental Regulation Changes
The U.S. Senate has voted to reverse the Council on Environmental Quality rulemaking on the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)…
Drought Conditions Worsen in U.S. Corn Belt
Drought conditions are worsening this past week as abnormally hot conditions hit much of the U.S. Corn Belt.
Production Costs Rise Faster than Consumer Goods
Inflation has pushed the Consumer Price Index (CPI) another 1.3% higher in June. That means all Americans are paying more for everything right now, agricultural producers included.
Pork, Meal Exports Higher as Remaining Commodities Dip
U.S. pork exports climbed higher to round out July. According to USDA, 31,000 tons exported were up more than 40% the week ending July 28, with significant purchases from China and Mexico.
August Weather Forecast Could Hinder Soybean Yields
The U.S. soybean crop faces a potentially bleak outlook amid an ongoing drought this month.
Ag Economy Barometer Rises Slightly in July
According to Purdue’s Ag Economy Barometer, farmer sentiment rose modestly in July despite continuously climbing input costs and lower crop prices.
Agriculture Groups Share Priorities for 2023 Farm Bill: Crop Insurance
Major agriculture groups representing most U.S. commodities gathered last week to discuss priorities for where Congress should invest in ag policy, with the preservation of crop insurance, funding and a forward-looking view were at the top of the list.