Oklahoma Cattle Exposed to Asian Longhorned Tick
The Asian longhorned tick was discovered on cattle in Mayes County in northeastern Oklahoma.
Harvest Season Kicks Into Gear, What the Numbers Say
The USDA Crop Progress Report reveals that 9% of corn and 6% of soybeans had been harvested as of September 15.
Lawmakers Turn Attention to Farm Aid as Farm Bill Stalls
Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas discussed a potential year-end agricultural aid package at the Ag Outlook Forum.
California Forecasts Increased Mandarin and Navel Orange Production
The California Department of Food and Agriculture and the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service project California will produce 29 million 40-pound cartons of Tango and W Murcott Afourer mandarin varieties.
East Coast Port Worker’s Strike Poised to Impact Ag Exports
The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) plans to strike on October 1 if a new contract is not reached with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX).
Dairy Prices Climb in the Face of Tight Cheese Supply
Cheddar block prices reached $2.27 per pound in early September, the highest in 27 months on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
Northwest Cherry Crop Exceeds Expectations
Northwest Cherry Growers President B.J. Thurlby expressed concern earlier in the year about a potentially poor harvest.
Dairy Exports Remain Strong
U.S. dairy exports remain strong despite a slowdown in China’s dairy imports. They even set records.
The USDA Makes $17.6 Investment in Livestock Health
The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is investing $17.6 million in research targeting two critical diseases affecting livestock.
Consumer Support for Regenerative Agriculture Dependent on Food Cost
A Purdue University survey found that while consumers support the goals of regenerative agriculture, they are hesitant to pay more for products made using eco-friendly practices.