Food Inflation Expected to Climb Again in 2024
Food inflation is still impacting consumers at the grocery store.
USDA Census of Agriculture Data Numbers Affect Farm Bill Debate
USDA has released the 2022 Census of Agriculture survey data. Conducted every five years, the census provides a snapshot of farm numbers, structure, production, demographics, economics, and income estimates.
Tips for Farmers Considering Fertilizer Application in March
A warmer-than-expected winter with overall mild weather leading into spring has some framers itching to start fieldwork.
Texas Wildfires Devastate Herds, Unlikely to Reflect in Beef Prices
Historic wildfires in the Texas Panhandle and Oklahoma have burned more than 1 million acres.
House Agriculture’s Working Group Offers H-2A Recommendations to Aid in Labor Crisis
The House Agriculture Committee has released its highly anticipated ag labor report.
President Signs Legislation to Fund USDA for Remainder of 2024
USDA has officially obtained its full year of funding albeit five months late.
SEC Removes Methane Emission Language From Upcoming Regulations
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has voted to remove language from a proposal that would have set a requirement for farmers and ranchers to report greenhouse gas emissions.
March WASDE Mostly Unchanged
Last week’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report from USDA cut production estimates from Brazil while boosting Argentina’s corn production estimates.
Ag Economy Barometer Shows Pessimism toward Interest Rate Changes
The latest Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor revealed expectations of a major drop in net farm income this year.
Walmart Announces Plans to Build $350 Million Dairy Facility in Texas
This week, retail giant Walmart announced plans to build a $350 million milk processing facility in Robinson, Texas.