How the Canadian Rail Stoppage Could Impact Ag
A shutdown of the Canadian freight railway feels inevitable as the Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City unions have made no progress in labor negotiations.
U.S. Apple Association Reports Strong Crop for 2024-2025
A new report released by the U.S. Apple Association (USApple) projected a crop size of nearly 260 million bushels for 2024-2025.
CARB Proposes Cap on Renewable Diesel
The California Air Resources Board is proposing to cap the amount of renewable diesel made from soybean or canola oil that qualifies for the state's Low Carbon Fuel Standard.
Live Cattle Data Dashboard Tool Launched
The USDA's Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS) has rolled out the Livestock Mandatory Reporting (LMR) Live Cattle Reporting Dashboard tool.
Crop Progress Report Indicates 5% of Corn is Fully Mature While Winter Wheat Crosses Finish Line
The USDA crop progress report for the week ending August 18 showed that corn and soybean quality remained relatively unchanged.…
Grape Growers Facing Glut of Uncontracted Grapes
The wine industry in California is facing significant challenges. Declining wine demand, increased imports, and economic pressures have led to a surplus of unsold grapes.
How Will the Annual Bird Migration Affect Dairy Herds?
Dairy farms are urged to implement biosecurity plans to prevent the spread of bird flu in dairy cattle as the wild bird migration approaches.
The USDA Awards Iowa $14 Million for Projects to Increase Biofuel Availability
The USDA has awarded over $14 million in grants for 19 Iowa projects designed to increase biofuel access and availability.
The USDA Pushes for Broader SAF Eligibility
The USDA is advocating for expanded farmer eligibility for tax credits under the 45Z program, which promotes sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Beef Export Sales Hit Record High
The USDA reported record beef export sales for the week ending August 8, with net beef sales totaling 28,100 tons.