The Senate Ag subcommittee on conservation, climate, forestry and natural resources will solicit feedback from western producers on problems with current federal drought programs.

There was unanimous support in the Ohio House of Representatives for legislation to stop the transport of feral swine into the state. The legislation would also prohibit the ownership of feral swine for hunting.

China is both the world's leading producer and importer of pork. Worldwide imports total $6 billion annually. The U.S., Argentina and Russia could end up competing for a larger share of the market.

The USDA and more than 20 federal agencies released updated Climate Adaptation Plans to ensure federal operations are increasingly resilient to climate change impacts.

The USDA awarded $50 million to help farms address labor shortages. The Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program will assist 177 unique agricultural operations and over 11,000 workers.

The USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service reported lower-than-expected Mexican corn production and increased demand for animal feed, which are driving expectations for more U.S. corn exports.

Genetically manipulating a resistance gene could provide a way to defeat soybean cyst nematode (SCN) according to Melissa Mitchum, professor in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the University of Georgia.

The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service reports a growing two-way trade of organic produce between the U.S. and Mexico.

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimate for USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation spending authority falls way short of funding the Republicans' farm bill proposals.

The most recent USDA Crop Progress Report shows a decline in conditions. Currently, 72% of corn is in good/excellent condition. This compares to 74% in the prior week.