TOP AG NEWS
Imports from Mexico Continue Pressure on U.S. Tomato Growers
Tomato imports from Mexico have increased by 60% in the last decade and that trend is projected to continue, according…
Early Autumn Warmth Progresses Corn Maturity, Harvest
Much of the Corn Belt is experiencing near-record-breaking temperatures to round out September. The week ending October 2nd is projected…
$28 Billion in Conservation Funding Included in “Build Back Better” Bill
Boasting the largest federal investment in land stewardship since the 1930’s dust bowl, farm state Democrats have proposed a $28…
Farmers Encouraged to Look at Margin Protection Insurance
Since USDA’s Risk Management Agency introduced Margin Protection Insurance in 2016, few have taken advantage of the unique benefits the…
Cold Storage Supplies 14% Lower than Last Year
USDA’s August report showed beef, pork and poultry supplies in cold storage is 14% lower than August 2020, with high…
Renewable Volume Obligations Projected Lower for 2022, Vilsack Clarifies “‘Stable” Approach
It’s no secret the years-long uncertainty behind the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) has left the biofuels industry — and corn…
$10 Billion Slated for Producers Impacted by Natural Disasters
Between record-breaking heat, wildfires, last summer’s historic derecho and extreme drought, U.S. farmers and ranchers have had no shortage of…
U.S. Farmers can Expect to See WOTUS Update by November
EPA Administrator Michael Regan says a revamp of the ambigous Waters of the U.S. Rule should be completed in November.…
Bill Aims to Expand USDA Fresh Produce Purchases
In a 10-page bill, House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro announced Tuesday new legislation aimed at ramping up USDA’s procurement…
Dairy Demand Expected to Increase in 2022
After a tumultuous 2020 and 2021 for U.S. dairy producers and despite labor and inflationary challenges, 2022 could bring some…