TOP AG NEWS
Majority of US Farmland Still Stays in Families, Despite Growing Interest from Investors
In recent years, sales of U.S. farmland to foreign investors have increased scrutiny on how those acres change hands.
Suspension of Cattle Imported From Mexico will Impact Feeder Cattle Prices
University of Tennessee Extension Specialist Charley Martinez says the suspension of Mexican beef imports due to the detection of New World screwworm is expected to impact feeder cattle prices significantly.
Several Ag Drone Services Could Be Grounded
U.S. agriculture drone services may be disrupted if a proposed ban on Chinese drone maker DJI becomes law.
The USDA Forecasts the Largest Food and Trade Deficit in History
The USDA quarterly Outlook for U.S. Agriculture Trade projects the trade deficit is to hit a record $45.5 billion in fiscal 2025.
Decline In Red Meat and Poultry Cold Storage Supply Signals Strong Demand
The USDA reports a decline in red meat and poultry supplies in cold storage during October.
While Demand For California Almonds Remains Strong, Acreage Continues to Decline
California almond acreage continues to decline. Low returns, high input costs and water scarcity are driving this trend.
Winter Wheat Conditions Continue to Improve
The final Crop Progress report for 2024 shows significant improvement in winter wheat.
Bird Flu Found in California Raw Milk
A Santa Clara County, California, state laboratory detected bird flu virus in a container of raw milk purchased at a local Silicon Valley store.
Confirmed Case of New World Screwworm in Mexico Triggers USDA Response
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) heightened import restrictions on animal products from Mexico following the detection of New World Screwworm (NWS) in Chiapas, near the Guatemalan border.
Brooke Rollins Becomes Surprise Pick to Head USDA
President-elect Donald Trump caught many ag industry insiders off guard by nominating Brooke Rollins as Agriculture Secretary to lead the USDA.