The USDA Provides Funding for Farmers Who Reduce Water Use in the West
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said 18 water districts will each receive a portion of the $400 million the USDA set aside to pay farmers for reduced water consumption while keeping land in production.
Official CBO House Farm Bill Estimate Indicates $33 Billion Deficit Over Next Decade
On August 2, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released the official House farm bill estimate.
Chile Approves Blueberry Imports From All U.S. States
Previously, only fresh blueberries from Oregon, Washington and California were approved for import into Chile.
How Will Weak Commodity Prices Affect Land Values?
Cropland values and rental rates continued their upward march through 2023 across a wide swath of the country.
Senate Kills Bill That Promised Larger Tax Deductions on Equipment and Buildings
Last Thursday, the U.S. Senate voted 48 to 44 to reject the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act.
The USDA Sends $2.2 Billion to 43,000 Farmers Who Faced Discrimination
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the USDA sent $2.2 billion to 43,000 individuals who faced discrimination in receiving service from the agencies' farm programs before January 2021.
Ethanol Production Sours to Record High
Amid the backdrop of low corn prices, ethanol production climbed to a record high the week ended July 26, according to the Energy Information Administration.
December 2024 Corn Futures Fell Below $4 on July 31
Many producers consider the $4 per bushel a significant price threshold. For the first time since November 2020, the December corn futures contract fell below $4 on July 31.
Research Shows Wheat Makes Nutritious Feed for Swine
Kansas State University researchers partnered with Kansas Wheat to update what is known about the nutritional value of wheat and wheat co-products when used to feed pigs.
Cattle Numbers Remain Low with Little Expansion to Date
U.S. beef cattle numbers remain at lows that have not been witnessed since the 1950s, but cattle producers seem reluctant to expand the herds.