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Ag Groups Sue EPA Over Insecticide Rule
Several national and state ag groups are suing EPA over its decision to revoke all tolerances of the insecticide chlorpyrifos.…
Glyphosate in Even Tighter Supply in 2022
Glyphosate was in short supply in 2021 and after the recent announcement from Bayer on a possible shortage due to…
30 Million Tonnes of Soybean Could be Cut from Chinese Import Needs
China’s Xinhua news agency published commentary on Wednesday that the country could reduce its soybean demand by 30 million tonnes…
Record-High Fertilizer Costs Continue at the Start of February
The year-end trend of record-high fertilizer costs have thus far continued through the start of 2022. Now into February, the…
2022 National Crop Insurance Industry Annual Convention Updates: Vilsack Affirms USDA’s Commitment to Crop Insurance, Industry Leaders Honored
There has been no shortage of news, updates and optimism for the future of the crop insurance industry from this…
Lower Tariffs, Duty-Free Trade Drives Record-High U.S. Red Meat Exports
U.S. red meat exports reached record highs in 2021, boasting an $18.7 billion value. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) says…
U.S. Halts Mexican Avocado Imports After USDA Worker Receives Threatening Message
The U.S. government has suspended all imports of Mexican avocados after a U.S. plant safety inspector in the country received…
2022 Crop Insurance Industry Annual Convention Updates: Lawmakers and Ag Industry Call for Support of Crop Insurance in the 2023 Farm Bill
As part of the kick-off of the 2022 Crop Insurance Industry Annual Convention, Grant Adams, EVP and COO of ProAg…
“Mechanical Failure” to Hamper Bayer’s Supply of Glyphosate
Bayer officials announced Monday a supplier for their widely used herbicide glyphosate is experiencing issues which may hamper Bayer’s supply…
Bird Flu Confirmed at Kentucky Chicken Farm, Second Confirmed Case in One Week
A Kentucky chicken farm tested positive for the highly lethal form of bird flu Monday, a notable concern that threatens…