From Wildfires to Tornadoes: Wrapping Up Another Year of Unusual Weather
It’s no secret 2021 was a year of headline-making weather events. Between droughts and wildfires, to hurricanes and tornadoes, the…
Supply Chain, Climate Issues Expected to Be Key Factors In the Progress of the Next Farm Bill
Several barriers stand in the way before the passage of the next Farm Bill. From pandemic fallout and political turbulence…
Beck’s Acquires 150-Acre Facility in Western Nebraska to Support Western Farmers
Beck’s announced this week the acquisition of a new facility in Goehner, Nebraska. The site sits on 150 acres and…
EPA Report Says Dicamba Complaints May Warrant Restrictions, Ag Groups Seek Clarity
Despite increased dicamba restrictions, more than 3,500 issues were reported this year related to dicamba drift, according to an EPA…
2021 U.S. Corn Crop Shows High Quality, According to U.S. Grains Council
The annual U.S. Grains Council Harvest Report was recently released, showing the 2021 corn harvest at a high production and…
USDA Announces Changes to Strengthen Conservation Enhancement Program
The USDA has announced the addition of new partner types to expand opportunities in voluntary conservation for U.S. ag producers…
FDA Publishes Annual Antimicrobial Report
USDA’s Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has published the 2020 Summary Report on Antimicrobials Sold or Distributed for Use in…
USDA Allocates $1.5 Billion for School Meals
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a $1.5 billion allocation to ease the impact of supply chain disruptions and the pandemic…
Experts Recommend Starting Now on Year-End Income Tax Planning
The time is now for producers to think about year-end tax planning, according to North Dakota State University Extension Farm…
United Airlines Completes First Flight with Renewable Fuel: What Does It Mean for Soybean Growers?
United Airlines successfully completed their first flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a 100% renewable fuel made from oils including…