Reports Show U.S. Dairy November Exports Soared to New Records
Fresh data showed U.S. dairy exports soared this past November, rising 19% in volume and 32% year over year. In…
La Niña Conditions Likely to Continue, Leading to a Dry Spring
Forecasts predict dry conditions are likely to continue into spring due to La Niña weather patterns. Characterized by abnormally cold…
Texas A&M Study Finds 50% Rise in Fertilizer Prices Adds $128,000 to On-Farm Costs
The surge in fertilizer prices will continue to be seen throughout 2022’s growing season, according to a recent study. Conducted…
Crop Insurance Revenue Coverage Expanded to Oats and Rye – Small Grains Crop Provisions Changes
The Risk Management Agency (RMA) issued Product Management Bulletin PM-22-072 on November 28, 2022, announcing changes to the Small Grains…
ADM Proposes 350-Mile Carbon Pipeline
ADM announced this week the goal of reducing its carbon footprint through the use of a 350-mile pipeline to transport…
Acreage, Production, Yields Increased for Corn and Soybeans in 2021
Both corn and soybean production increased in 2021 according to a final production report released on Wednesday by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
Bright Future Ahead for Branded Apples
The future of branded apple promotions is strong according to a special CatStat (category statistics) report looking at data from Nielson Answers that shows demand is growing, specifically for recognizable brands such as Envy and Ambrosia.
India Ends Historic Ban on U.S. Pork Imports
Earlier this week the Biden Administration announced that India has agreed to allow U.S. pork imports. The country’s decision to…
Brewers and Distillers Grains Provide Value-Added Forage
The sustainability of livestock is perhaps best represented by the ability of cattle to process potential waste products and turn them into nutrient-dense milk and meat.
Smithfield Foods Commits to Halve Food Loss, Waste by 2030
Smithfield Foods announced the goal of reducing food loss and waste by 50% in its operations by 2030. The announcement…