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…
2022 National Crop Insurance Convention Update: ProAg CEO Highlights Benefits of Crop Insurance, Climate-Smart Efforts
Amidst increasingly volatile markets, weather disasters and global factors such as pandemic fallout or trade tensions, farmers have no shortage of…
Midwest Farmland Value Spiked 22% Last Year
Agricultural bankers this past week reported a 22% increase in farmland values in the Midwest. The Chicago Federal Reserve Bank…
Global Farmer Survey Says Technology and Innovation Priorities for Livestock Producers
The 2022 State of the Global Farmer Survey recently interviewed 645 global agricultural producers in the U.S., U.K., Australia, New…
This Year’s Super Bowl Spread Comes with a Side of Inflation
No matter who you’re rooting for this weekend, you’ll likely be paying more for Super Bowl snacks than you did…
USDA Now Offering Premium Benefits to Producers with Cover Crops, Crop Insurance
Agricultural producers who have coverage under most crop insurance policies are eligible for a premium benefit from the U.S. Department…
Avocado Demand Strong as Super Bowl Excitement Ensues
With the Super Bowl comes increased trends in consumer food spending, particularly when it comes to avocados. Early February marks…