TOP AG NEWS
High Corn Prices Could Pose Opportunities for Cattle Market
While higher commodity prices are generally well-received in agriculture, livestock producers grow concerned when row crop prices grow too high.…
Ag Economy Barometer Rises Despite Concerns on 2022 Growing Season
For the first time since May 2021, the Ag Economy Barometer increased. Up by a modest 9 points, the upward…
Dairy Panel Rules in Favor of U.S. in First USMCA Trade Dispute
In the first dispute settlement since the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) trade agreement was signed, the U.S. prevailed as the…
Supermarket Giants File Price Fixing Lawsuit Against Pork Processors
A federal lawsuit has been filed by several major U.S. supermarket chains including Hy-Vee, Kroger, Save Mart and US Foods.…
John Deere Unveils Fully Autonomous Tractor
In an effort to revolutionize agriculture, John Deere unveiled the first-ever fully autonomous tractor this week at the Consumer Electronics…
USDA RMA Announces Details of Post Application Coverage Endorsement (PACE)
Corn farmers who “split-apply” nitrogen now have another option for insurance coverage. USDA’s Risk Management Agency today announced the details…
U.S. Beef in High Demand, Consumers to See High Prices and Possibly Lower Availability
U.S. beef exports remain in high demand, as 2022 marks the third consecutive year of decreased cow numbers and the…
NPPC, AFBF File Petition as California’s Proposition 12 Begins
Proposition 12 took effect in California on January 1st, where National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) says the impacts will be…
University of Georgia Paving Way for Successful Southern-Alfalfa Production
Georgia’s agricultural landscape may see a noticeable change with the addition of alfalfa. Once seen throughout the south, alfalfa generally…
Major Food Label Change Kicks Off 2022
With a new year come new rules to food labeling. Foods that were previously labeled as “genetically engineered” (GE) or…