Meat Exports Hampered By Chinese Ban on West Coast Facility
China banned meat exports from a West Coast cold storage facility after traces of the feed additive ractopamine were found in beef shipments.
The National Corn Growers Association and American Farm Bureau Federation Challenge EV Mandate
The National Corn Growers Association, American Farm Bureau Federation, the American Petroleum Institute and six automobile dealers operating dozens of dealerships filed a lawsuit challenging the EPA's light-duty and medium-duty vehicle emissions standards for model years 2027-2032.
The Latest WASDE Report Defies Expectations
Grain traders expecting lower corn ending stocks will be surprised by the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report.
Industry Reacts for Senate GOP Farm Bill Proposal
Several agricultural organizations reacted to the farm bill framework released by Senator John Boozman, ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Senate GOP Farm Bill Framework Emerges
Senator John Boozman, ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released a legislative framework that outlines Senate Agricultural Committee Republicans' priorities, including an expanded farm safety net.
Seedless Blackberries Developed to Meet Customer Demand
The first seedless blackberry has been developed by Pairwise, a company that creates genetics-based solutions in food and agriculture. This marks the first time seedlessness has been achieved in a caneberry.
Be Prepared for Future GPS Solar Storm Disruptions
Some producers experienced delays this spring as the aurora borealis disrupted the GPS signal to their precision ag machines.
Signs Point To a Good Year for the Dairy Industry
The domestic dairy market continues to grow at a steady rate. Peter Vitaliano, vice president of economic policy for the National Milk Producers Federation, said declines in fluid milk have been offset by demand for cheeses and dairy-based products.
Pork Producers Bouyed By Export Demand
Pork producers have faced one of the most challenging years as domestic consumer demand has not kept up with high production levels and California's Prop 12 has disrupted sales.
Iowa to Test Dairy Farms Near Brid Flu Infected Poultry Flocks
On June 7, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) confirmed a second case of bird flu in a dairy herd.