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USDA Disaster Aid Details to be Released Soon
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said details of a $9.25 billion disaster aid program should be announced in the next…
Biden Administration Proposes Crop Production Incentives as part of $33B Incentive Package
Two proposals included in the Biden Administration’s $33 billion spending package aim to boost U.S. food crop production amidst increasing…
Record-High Diesel Prices Add to Farm Inflation Concerns
Record-high diesel prices, coupled with expensive inputs, have furrowed most producers’ brows this spring. And now, to make matters worse,…
California Senators Plead with Shipping Carriers to Move Perishable Products
California agriculture lost more than $2 billion in exports as a result of shipping delays between May and September of…
Northern Plains Struggle with Unusually Cold, Wet Spring; Planting Progress Lags Significantly
The slow and cold spring planting season continues, particularly for those in the northern Plains. Recently, final dates for crop…
U.S. Dairy Exports Caught in Chinese Shipping Backlog
The U.S. dairy industry is feeling the pain in China as port backlogs have continued to delay hundreds of millions…
Food Price Index Lowers, Still Near Record High
The UN’s Food Price Index (FPI) lowered for the first time in months after toppling a new record in March.…
7 Principles that Define U.S. Federal Crop Insurance
Crop insurance is the cornerstone of the farm safety net. After the farm crisis of the 1980s, a report prepared…
Ukraine Aims to Grow Export Capacity 50%
Ukraine’s western border may see expanded export facilities this summer as the country is ramping up efforts to grow export…
Stocking Rate Key to Grazing Strategy
According to Kansas State University Beef Cattle Nutritionist Phillip Lancaster, proper management of grazing pastures remains key to herd nutrition.…