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Vietnam Grants Market Access for California Peaches and Nectarine
The USDA announced that Vietnam has granted market access for California peaches and nectarine.
The National Corn Growers Association Recognizes Senator Amy Klobuchar with President’s Award
During the Corn Congress meeting in Washington, D.C., the National Corn Growers Association recognized Senator Amy Klobuchar with its President's Award.
Oklahoma Becomes 13th State with Confirmed Case of Bird Flu in Dairy Herd
A confirmed case of bird flu in an Oklahoma dairy herd brings the total outbreak in dairy cattle to 161 cases in 13 states since March 25.
ISU Researchers Uncover Clue on How Dairy Cows Being Infected with Bird Flu
Researchers at Iowa State University have discovered a possible explanation for why the bird flu virus is showing up in…
SAF Production Could Climb 1,400% In 2024
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports that sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the United States could increase by 1,400% in…
Crops Shrivel In North Carolina Drought
A worsening drought in North Carolina is taking its toll on the state’s crops. The drought has intensified over the…
Derecho Blows Across Corn Belt
On July 15 and 16, a derecho moved across the corn belt including Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana and Illinois. It brought hail measuring up to 2.5 inches and wind gusts near 100 mph.
Low Wheat Prices Temper Expansion of Crop in Central U.S.
The Biden administration's efforts to increase wheat planting in the central U.S. are running into a headwind as wheat prices hover around four-year lows.
2023 Sugarbeet Crop Revised Upward While 2024 Crop Looks Strong
In the July WADSE report the USDA increased the 2023 sugarbeet harvest by 134,000 short tons to 5.179 million short tons.
Global Temperatures Record 13 Consecutive Month Highs
There is a 60% chance of 2024 ranking as the warmest year on record according to the National Centers for Environmental Information, a division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).