Four Easy Ways to Make Beef More Affordable this Holiday Season
Support U.S. cattle producers this holiday season with crowd-pleasing, delicious and nutritious beef on the dinner plate. With rising beef…
Why Experts Suggest Making a Financial Plan for 2022, Regardless of Uncertainty
As farmers look ahead to 2022 with so much uncertainty, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and question if time spent…
Rare December Tornadoes Obliterate Farms, Extension Research Station
Rare mid-December tornadoes brought devastation across the South and Midwest, destroying thousands of structures. As many communities are without power…
2021 Florida Strawberry Yields and Demand Show Promise for Growth
As strawberry harvesting season is currently underway in Florida, yields have been strong, thanks to good weather and ideal temperatures.…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act to Aid Export Ailments
House approval of The Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 is a key step in strengthening U.S. ag exports. While…
Farmland Values Keep Increasing: Iowa Up 29%
Iowa farmland value has increased 29% since last year, according to the latest annual land value survey from Iowa State…
Immense Precipitation this Week Could to Lead to Drought Relief in Western U.S.
Much-needed precipitation hitting the western U.S. this week is welcomed news for drought-impacted farmers and ranchers. The U.S. Drought Monitor…
New USDA Spot Market Program to Dispurse $50 Million to Pandemic-Impacted Hog Farmers
Hog farmers who were forced to sell at pandemic-depressed prices on the spot market last summer may soon be eligible…
Volatility Seen in Spring Wheat Markets
As the new year approaches, spring wheat has shown more volatility, with bids ranging from $9.90 to $10.13 on a…
Nitrogen Demand Expected to Increase in 2022, Along with Already-Record High Prices
The cost of fertilizer is expected to increase in 2022 despite record-high costs plaguing growers all of 2021, according to…