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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…
Ground Beef Remains Consumer Favorite Despite High Prices
Consumers’ pick of ground beef has not waned despite near-record-high price levels. As Memorial Day weekend ended, the hamburger-heavy holiday…
Vilsack Announces $2 Billion to Revitalize, Transform U.S. Food System and Supply Chain
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack kicked off June by announcing a more than $2 billion package to transform the U.S. food…
Stay Connected to Your Crop Insurance Agent during Replant, Prevented Planting and Late Planting Scenarios
Growers in the Northern Plains are encouraged to stay connected with their insurance agents as final planting dates grow near…
Corn and Soybean Planting Now In Line with Five Year Averages
Corn and soybean planting progress, according to USDA, is now in line with the five-year averages. This comes after a…
Bird Flu Numbers Decline, Likely Due to Warm Weather
Since February of this year, nearly 38 million birds have died due to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreaks across…
Shifting Milkfat Percentages Reveal Increased Efficiencies
Dairy producers are averaging higher milkfat production, with the overall percentages increasing from 3.75% ten years ago to 4.25% in…