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Vilsack Cites Funding Challenges as Primary Farm Bill Impasse
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack shared the primary issues preventing Congress from getting a farm bill passed.
Sunflower Production Lower, Yields Higher in 2023
Last year’s sunflower production amounted to 2.26 billion pounds, down a noticeable 19% from 2022. USDA reports that the average…
Minnesota Corn Grower Harvests 314.95 Bushel Yield
The National Corn Growers Association’s 2023 yield contest reaped impressive results. For southeast Minnesota grower David Heublein, a total of…
USDA Announces $207 Million for Renewable Energy and Domestic Fertilizer Production
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Monday that USDA will invest $207 million in renewable energy and domestic fertilizer projects.
Demand Grows for Whole and Lactose-Free Milk
Whole milk and lactose-free milk are rapidly growing in demand, according to the National Milk Producers Federation.
Biodiesel Production Outpaces EPA Estimates
Biomass-based diesel (biodiesel) production is growing at rates faster than projected.
ProAg Recognized as Second in Great Plains Top Workplaces
On January 12, 2024, ProAg was recognized as a 2024 Great Plains Top Workplace for its Lenexa, Kansas, office.
3 Huge Changes in the Farm Equipment Market According to Machinery Pete
Greg Peterson, better known as Machinery Pete, believes the farm equipment industry is fundamentally changing.
What You Need to Know About the Corporate Transparency Act
As of this year, Congress has passed a new set of reporting rules as part of the new Corporate Transparency Act to make it more challenging for bad actors to hide or benefit from ill-gotten gains.
Two Consecutive Years of Bumper Crops Puts Apples in the Spotlight
In December 2023, the U.S. Apple Association reported inventories were up 33% year over year.