TOP AG NEWS
Pressure Mounts as Farm Bill Deadline Approaches
Congress returned from its August recess this week as the September 30 deadline to pass a new farm bill draws near.
Research Could Enable Mechanized Fruit Harvesting
A University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) study explores how insights into fruit detachment can lead to the mechanization of harvesting.
The USDA Farm Income Outlook Improves From Last Report
The USDA Economic Research Service released its latest projections for 2024 farm income.
Ag Secretary Announces $7.3 Billion in Clean Rural Energy Grants
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced electric cooperatives in 23 states will receive more than $7.3 billion in clean energy grants…
Nebraska Takes Stance Against Lab-Grown Meat
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order that imposes strict guidelines on state agencies and contractors regarding the procurement of lab-grown meat.
The USDA Invests $35 Million to Foster Innovative Fertilizer Solutions
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced $35 million in grants through the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) for seven projects in California, Iowa, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Plan for the Financial Challenges Ahead
As we approach the end of 2024 harvest prices for the 2024 corn and soybean crop are at the lowest level in five years.
Corn Stunt Disease Detected For First Time in Kansas
Kansas State University plant pathologists and entomologists reported the first known case of corn stunt disease in Kansas, following similar cases in Oklahoma and Missouri.
Grain Marketing Decisions Make The Difference When Facing Low Commodity Prices
Commodity advisor and broker Al Kluis offered a four-step risk management plan to address low grain prices
Negative 2024 Farmland Returns Set Stage for 2025 Cash Rent Negotiations
A survey by the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers suggests cash rents for farmland are likely to decrease in 2025.