TOP AG NEWS
The World’s First Methane-Powered Tractor is Here
The world’s first methane-powered tractor launched by New Holland entered the market this week after being announced at the World…
Unexpected Swine Disease Impacting Farms in Upper Midwest
A recent outbreak of Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae (APP) has been impacting pig farms across the upper Midwest since November. Evaluation shows…
RMA Announces Relay Cropping Now Insureable by Written Agreement
USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced this week that for the 2022 and succeeding crop years relay cropping is now…
China Misses Mark on Fulfilling Phase 1 Trade Agreement
A recent encouraging rally of Chinese imports was a bright spot in what has otherwise been a flop in the…
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…