TOP AG NEWS
Red Meat Exports Higher Year-Over-Year with Pork Positioned for Record
The USDA and U.S. Meat Export Federation report September exports of pork and beef increased year-over-year.
Ban on Factory Farms Rejected by California Voters
Ballot initiative Measure J attempted to ban large livestock farms in Sonoma County, California.
September Ag Trade Deficit Reaches $4.26 Billion
In September, U.S. agricultural exports reached $13.13 billion, while imports were $17.39 billion.
Election Shakes Up Agricultural Committees
The Tuesday general election will reshape the House and Senate Agriculture Committees.
The USDA Risk Management Agency Increases Premium Support for Enhanced Coverage Option
The USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) increased the 2025 premium support rate for the Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO) from 44% of the total premium to 65%.
Washington Farmer Records 223.08 Bushel Per Acre Hard Red Winter Wheat Yield
In its ninth year, the 2024 National Wheat Yield Contest announced 26 national and 94 state winners.
Georgia Citrus Growers Get Handle on Outlook Following Hurricane Helene
More than a month after Hurricane Helene, Georgia citrus growers are assessing the storm's impact on their crops.
Farmer Sentiment Rebounds in October
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer experienced an unexpected surge in October.
Lawsuit Filed Challenging the USDA’s Eartag Mandate
The New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA) filed a lawsuit against the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service challenging a rule requiring electronically readable (EID) eartags for select cattle and bison that are transported across state lines.
Corn Leafhopper Re-emerges in Texas, Oklahoma and eastern New Mexico
The corn leafhopper is reemerging as a significant pest in Texas, Oklahoma and eastern New Mexico.