China’s Hog, Pork Production to Decline Significantly in 2022
Lower prices and disease outbreaks continue to temper China's hog and pork production.
RMA Will Offer Post Application Coverage Endorsement (PACE) in Crop Year 2022
Corn farmers who “split apply” nitrogen will soon have another option for insurance coverage. Beginning in crop year 2022, the…
Drought-Induced Damage Seen in North Central U.S.
The North Central U.S. drought is impacting more than this year's crops. Wildfires, limited surface water in streams, poor water quality, low soil moisture, poor pasture conditions, and damage to ecosystems are just some of the impacts seen throughout the region.
Tighter Hay Supplies, Higher Prices Expected for 2022
Drought conditions, combined with smaller yields and fewer acres mean producers can expect continued tight supplies when it comes to hay and alfalfa.
Survey Finds Increased Corn and Soybean Acres Expected in 2022
A recent study revealed U.S. row crop farmers say they plan to expand corn and soybean acres in the next…
Livestock Haulers Exempt from Hours-of-Service Requirements through End of November
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced Tuesday livestock haulers will now be exempt from the hours-of-service (HOS) requirements through the end of November, extending the original exemption granted in March 2020.
Quality Crop of Onions Expected from Idaho and Eastern Oregon Despite Weather Challenges
Unusual heat has plagued the Pacific Northwest this summer, with onion growers in Idaho and eastern Oregon reporting the temperatures hovering around 100 degrees since late June.
U.S. Corn and Soybean Conditions Hold Steady Despite Drought and Storms
The nation's corn crop is holding steady at 60% good to excellent, a positive shift from the previous two weeks, according to USDA's recent Crop Progress Report.
Record Broken for Highest Price Paid for Iowa Farmland
A Grundy County auction has yielded a new state record in Iowa. An 80-acre tract of farmland, containing one wind turbine, was sold for $22,600 per acre just two weeks after the record was previously broken by a $19,000 per-acre sale.
Hurricane Ida Shutters Export Facilities, Grain Traders Assess Damage
When global supplies are limited and Chinese demand remains strong, the Mississippi Gulf remains an especially critical export hub for U.S. ag products, boasting more than 60% of the country's agricultural goods.