Corn Harvest Begins, 4% Complete
On track with 2021 growing season trends, corn progress reports maintain the grain at or slightly above average pace as…
Drought Diminishes California Almond Industry
As water supplies become less available in the western U.S., some almond orchard owners in California, which account for 80% of the worlds production, are proceeding with a smaller harvest or are expected to abandon some production moving forward.
“Step-up” Basis Fears Calmed, Transfer Tax Removed in Updated Legislation Proposal
When President Biden unveiled America’s Family Plan, farm country got loud in the face of the proposed changes to the…
Perfect Storm of Issues Continue to Drive Up Fertilizer Prices
While urea prices have more than doubled in the last 15 months, farmers lament on the series of events that have culminated in record-high prices.
Late Summer Heat Offers a Mixed Bag for Farmers
The hotter-than-typical mid-September weather is helping pushing crops toward maturity, but with a trade-off of depleted soil moisture.
USDA Working to Resolve Delayed Federal Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program Payments
USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices around the country began receiving calls late last week from dairy producers reporting missing Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) payments.
White House Declares Tougher Stance on Meatpacking Companies
In a recent White House Press Conference, USDA Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack said consolidation in beef, pork and poultry processing is causing higher prices at the grocery store.
Despite Record Crop, China Expected to Lead in Corn Imports
Second only to the United States, China's corn production is breaking records this year thanks in part to government policies and excellent growing conditions.
Biofuels Part of White House Discussion to Meet Sustainable Aviation Goals
Several fuel and aviation leaders met at the White House to discuss an opportunity for ethanol producers as they strive to meet the goal of dropping aviation emissions by 20% by 2030.
Dairy Cow Numbers to Plateau due to Lower Dairy Prices, Higher Feed Costs
While dairy supplies and demand have remained steady to positive throughout the pandemic, tight margins have begun to put pressure on the industry.