Lawmakers Debate Reference Price Changes
A group of Republican lawmakers has penned a letter to House Agriculture Committee Chair GT Thompson indicating “strong opposition to a potential reference price increase.”
New USDA Program Allows for Remote Beef Grading
A pilot program started this month to give independent, rural beef processors the ability to grade meat remotely.
USDA Invests $11.5 Million in Food Waste Reduction Programs
The USDA recently announced $11.5 million in funds for cooperative programs that offer "innovative, scalable waste management plans."
Analysts Predict 2024 Could Be a Record-Setting Year for U.S. Corn and Soybeans
If the year ahead experiences typical weather and similar yields to recent harvests, U.S. corn and soybean farmers could be on their way to breaking records.
Milk Production Climbs Even as Cow Numbers Fall
Following an impressive, long-running trend in the dairy industry, milk production continues to climb despite fewer cows.
January Mainstreet Index Reveals Ongoing Below-Neutral Outlooks
This month’s Rural Mainstreet Index from Creighton University revealed the fifth consecutive index report below growth neutral.
Drought, Disease, Pests Impacted the 2023 Soybean Growing Season
The 2023 growing season was a mixed bag for farmers in different regions of the U.S. Drought impacted numerous acres in the Midwest and the Great Plains, as well as extreme heat.
Preparing for a Farm Crisis Means Creating a Communications Plan
Preparing for many crises is key to a successful operation.
Soil Conservation Practices on the Rise in Iowa
The use of soil-focused conservation practices is on the rise in Iowa.
Ethanol Stocks Climb, Production Falls as Weather Stalls Consumer Demand
Ethanol stocks continue to grow, with the latest U.S. Energy Information Administration confirming the eighth consecutive week of increased stocks.