The Latest WASDE Report Defies Expectations
Grain traders expecting lower corn ending stocks will be surprised by the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report.
Industry Reacts for Senate GOP Farm Bill Proposal
Several agricultural organizations reacted to the farm bill framework released by Senator John Boozman, ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Senate GOP Farm Bill Framework Emerges
Senator John Boozman, ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released a legislative framework that outlines Senate Agricultural Committee Republicans' priorities, including an expanded farm safety net.
Seedless Blackberries Developed to Meet Customer Demand
The first seedless blackberry has been developed by Pairwise, a company that creates genetics-based solutions in food and agriculture. This marks the first time seedlessness has been achieved in a caneberry.
Be Prepared for Future GPS Solar Storm Disruptions
Some producers experienced delays this spring as the aurora borealis disrupted the GPS signal to their precision ag machines.
Signs Point To a Good Year for the Dairy Industry
The domestic dairy market continues to grow at a steady rate. Peter Vitaliano, vice president of economic policy for the National Milk Producers Federation, said declines in fluid milk have been offset by demand for cheeses and dairy-based products.
Pork Producers Bouyed By Export Demand
Pork producers have faced one of the most challenging years as domestic consumer demand has not kept up with high production levels and California's Prop 12 has disrupted sales.
Iowa to Test Dairy Farms Near Brid Flu Infected Poultry Flocks
On June 7, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) confirmed a second case of bird flu in a dairy herd.
House Appropriations Ag-FDA Subcommittee Takes Action on House Farm Bill As Senate Prepares Own Bills
The House Appropriations Ag-FDA subcommittee is set to mark up its FY 2025 bill. Centrist Republicans have been pushing senior GOP leaders to leave out a controversial ban on mifepristone mail delivery that sidetracked last year's appropriations debate.
The USDA Offers Assistance for Organic Certification
The USDA Farm Service Agency will cover up to 75% of organic certification costs through the Organic Certification Cost Share Program.