Crops Devastated By North Carolina Drought
While much of the Upper Midwest struggles with too much moisture, North Carolina grappled with drought conditions.
Supreme Court Chevron Decision Could Affect USDA and EPA Regulations
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Federal Funds Will Promote Tree Fruit, Berries and Grapes
The USDA's Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) announced $300 million in funding to build demand for tree fruit, berries and grapes.
USDA to Compensate Dairy Farmers 90% of Milk Value Lost to Bird Flu
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that dairy farmers will be compensated for 90% of the value of milk lost due to bird flu infections.
Farmers Planted an Estimated 91.5 Million Acres of Corn and 86.1 Million Acres of Soybeans
The latest USDA Acreage report came in higher than its March report with 91.5 million acres of corn and 86.1 million acres of soybeans.
Renewable Fuel Boom Drives Demand for Feedstocks
Federal and state policies have helped fuel a boom in renewable fuel. California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard has helped drive demand.
Army Corps of Engineers Expects Challenges with Mississippi River Navigation
A major trade route for ag commodities is being disrupted by flooding in the Upper Midwest. The Army Corps of Engineers Expects navigation problems on the upper Mississippi River due to flooding in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin.
USDA Proposes Modification to Livestock Marketing
The USDA proposes to revise livestock marketing regulations that would make it easier for producers to win fairness complaints against meatpackers.
Why Does South Dakota Rank First in the Nation for Hemp Production?
South Dakota was a latecomer to the hemp fiber market, making it legal three years ago.
The USDA Announces Improvements to Camelina Pilot Insurance Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced improvements to the camelina pilot crop insurance program for the 2025 and succeeding crop years.