Corn Condition Slightly Slips in Latest Crop Progress Report
On August 26, the USDA released its latest Crop Progress report. The report indicates that 65% of the crop is in good/excellent condition, 22% is in fair condition and 13% is in poor/very poor condition.
Spread of Bird Flu in Dairy Cattle Slows Down
USDA data indicates highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI or bird flu) outbreaks in poultry and dairy cattle have sharply decreased in the past few weeks.
Widespread Heat Wave May Reduce Yields
A late August heatwave will send temperatures soaring into the 90s to around 100 degrees F across a wide swath…
Canadian Railworkers Ordered Back to Work as Railroads Ramp Up Operations
The Canada Industrial Relation Board, prompted by Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon, ended the impasse between the Teamsters and both the Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacifica Kansas City (CPKC) on Saturday.
USDA Makes Indemnity Payments Available for Producers in Path of Hurricane Debby
Hurricane Debby caused devasting damage across the southeast. The USDA has announced counties that have triggered for payment under the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index (HIP-WI) endorsement.
Mexico and Canada to Push China into Third Place for U.S. Ag Exports
The USDA reported that China is only $500 million ahead of Mexico as the top customer for U.S. food and ag exports as the fiscal year draws to a close.
Canadian Rail Strike Creates Uncertainty
The Canadian rail shutdown has exposed vulnerability in the agricultural supply chain.
Citrus Greening Treatment Approaches Commercialization
Silvec Biologics, a Maryland-based agricultural technology company, developed an RNA-based product to combat citrus greening in collaboration with U.S. Sugar, the University of Florida, and Texas A&M AgriLife Research.
New York Concord Grape Vineyards Suffer Massive Loss
With over 40% of the Concord grapes destroyed by a severe frost/freeze in April, New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball announced a crop loss determination to assist grape farmers.
July Milk Production Falls Slightly
The USDA reports milk production in the 24 largest states experienced a modest decline year-over-year.