TOP AG NEWS
USDA Launches New Program to Spur American-Made Fertilizer, Invests $250 Million
USDA announced this past week additional support to American farmers addressing the rising cost of fertilizers. The agency will make…
4R Principles Can Provide Tools to Withstand Fertlizer Challenges
A recent estimate from the U.S. Fertilizer Institute says the U.S. is currently in supply of just 50% of the…
Pandemic Cover Crop Program Changes for 2022
The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) announced the Pandemic Cover Crop Program (PCCP) for 2022. The program will function the…
Take these Steps to Prevent Livestock Disease Spread
Animal disease is a risk any livestock producers face. But the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says producers can stake steps…
Corn Farmers Point to E15 as the Solution to Russian-Oil Ban
As U.S. fuel prices climb higher around the country due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, corn farmers attending Commodity…
Written Agreements – Types, Deadlines and Details
With the March 15th sales closing date (SCD) quickly approaching there are many sales closing related documents that need to…
2021 U.S. Sweet Potato Production, Acreage Declined, Value Climbed
The U.S. sweet potato industry reduced in acreage and production in 2021 but increased in value according to USDA. Total…
Gene-Edited Cattle Approved for Meat Production
U.S. food regulators announced this week that short-haired cattle produced through gene editing (CRISPR) can now be raised for meat…
Ukraine Exports Slashed in Latest WASDE Report
USDA released its World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report Wednesday, slashing exports from Ukraine as the Russian invasion…
Farmland Market Expected to Steady in 2022
After a volatile and record-breaking past several months for farmland values, a farm real estate specialist says farmland values can…