Spring Rains Bring Wheat Head Scab Concerns
Spring rains are a welcome sight across many regions of the country facing drought conditions. However, the recent rains have increased the possibility of head scab in the winter wheat crop.
Organic Food Sales Grew to a $63.8 Billion Business in 2023
Inflation may cause consumers to reduce discretionary spending, but they are not cutting back on organic food.
Estate Planning as Exemptions Set to Expire
The $13.61 million lifetime estate and gift tax exemption will be cut in half in 2026. This gives farmers about 18 months to make essential estate decisions.
Rainfall and Warmer Temperatures Improve Texas Hay Outlook
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service reported last summer that hay inventories reached their lowest levels nationally since 1974.
California Almond Forecast Increases 21% After Solid Bloom
The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service estimates that the total number of California almonds harvested will be 3 billion pounds.
USDA and HHS Commit $199 Million to Protect Producers and The Public From HPAI
The USDA and Health and Human Services have committed $199 million to aid dairy producers and to protect public health.
Can Machine-Harvestable Tomatoes Lower Labor Costs?
University of Florida scientists have developed tomatoes that are potentially machine-harvestable, hoping to alleviate the labor required to pick tomatoes by hand.
WADSE Report Includes the USDA’s First Estimates for 2024/2025 Crop Year
In the latest WADSE report, the USDA predicts a U.S. corn crop of 14.86 billion bushels and a U.S. soybean crop of 4.45 billion bushels.
Winter Canola Introduced in Tennessee and Kentucky
Bunge Chevron Ag Renewables and Corteva Agriscience are giving about 20 farmers in Tennessee and Kentucky agronomic support to introduce winter canola to the region.
CDC Recommends Face Masks for Livestock Workers
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention met with state health officials to recommend personal protective equipment (PPE) for livestock farm workers.