TOP AG NEWS
USDA to Invest $1 Billion in Climate-Smart Ag Projects, Applications Due This Spring
USDA announced this week a $1 billion investment in pilot projects that promote agricultural projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions,…
Republicans Ask EPA to Delay WOTUS Rulemaking until Supreme Court Case is Complete
The entirety of the Republican Senate has asked EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers to suspend new rulemaking on…
Corn Growers: Gear Up for Tar Spot Again in 2022
Tar spot in corn is still a relatively new disease, entering the scene in 2015. Since then its presence has…
USDA Shares More Details on $10 Billion to Producers Impacted by Livestock Disasters
USDA says livestock disaster assistance payments will be distributed by March and crop producers will see payments yet this spring.…
Costly Changes to CDL Training, Trucking Begin Monday
New federal requirements begin this week for commercial drivers license (CDL) holders. The change could have a major impact on…
New Online Tool Allows Producers to Report Anticompetitive Practices
The U.S. Departments of Justice and Agriculture launched a new website this past week that allows farmers and ranchers to…
University Experts Suggest Maintaining High Levels of Crop Insurance
While projected prices for 2022 crop insurance guarantees won’t be known until the end of February, currently projected prices sit…
Widespread Winter Storms Not Enough to Pacify Drought Conditions
With widespread winter storms impacting the majority of the U.S. this week, much-needed moisture is blanketing many drought-stricken areas. But…
Current Explosive Cattle Prices Likely to Stick Around
The cattle price market has exploded, with fed cattle prices near $140 per cwt, up $25 from last year. Feeder…
COVID, African Swine Fever Will Continue to Impact 2022 Pork Market
The COVID-19 pandemic will continue to impact the global pork industry in 2022. Even as the threat of African swine…