Conditions Increase Threat of Head Scab in Spring Wheat
The welcome moisture for spring wheat increases the threat of Fusarium head blight (FHB), commonly known as head scab. FHB significantly reduces both grain quality and yield.
Farmers Operating as a Corporation, LLC or Partnership Face New Requirement
Under the Corporate Transparency Act, which was passed in 2021 and implemented in 2024, farmers who operate as a corporation, LLC, or limited partnership are required to report additional small business entities in which they have an ownership stake.
USDA Reports Share How Bird Flu Was Spread
USDA scientists share that bird flu in dairy cattle was spread from its origin in Texas to 12 states and 96 dairy herds by infected cows, contaminated machinery and people who unknowingly carried the virus from farm to farm on their clothes and footwear.
Tar Spot Makes Early Appearance in Iowa, Indiana and Kansas
Reports of tar spot have come early this year with confirmed infections in Iowa, Indiana and Kansas. Producers should start scouting fields now to determine which fields may be affected.
Meat Exports Hampered By Chinese Ban on West Coast Facility
China banned meat exports from a West Coast cold storage facility after traces of the feed additive ractopamine were found in beef shipments.
The National Corn Growers Association and American Farm Bureau Federation Challenge EV Mandate
The National Corn Growers Association, American Farm Bureau Federation, the American Petroleum Institute and six automobile dealers operating dozens of dealerships filed a lawsuit challenging the EPA's light-duty and medium-duty vehicle emissions standards for model years 2027-2032.
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.