TOP AG NEWS
Livestock Producer Deadline to Apply for Emergency Assistance Rapidly Approaching
The USDA Farm Service Agency reported the deadline to apply for financial assistance through the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) is January 30, 2025.
Cold Weather Beneficial to Georgia Peach Growers
Georgia producers are reaping the benefits of cold weather in 2025 with almost 600 peach chill hours.
Watch for Stink Bugs in 2025 Soybean Fields
University of Missouri Extension state crops entomologist Ivair Valmorbida says Missouri’s soybean farmers should watch for several stink bug species in 2025.
The USDA Allocates $2 Million to Provide Risk Management Training to Farmers, Ranchers
The USDA announced a $2 million investment through its Risk Management Agency (RMA) to educate farmers and ranchers.
Consumer Dairy Demand Shifts and Butter Gaining Popularity
Consumer demand for health-conscious, natural foods has helped grow butter sales.
California Bans Burning of Agricultural Waste
A California Senate Bill that bans most agricultural burning to improve air quality was enacted last week.
2025 USDA FSA Crop and Dairy Safety-Net Program Enrollment Periods Announced
The USDA announced 2025 enrollment periods for Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC), Price Loss Coverage (PLC) and Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC).
First Quarter U.S. Corn Exports Strongest in Nearly Six Years
The USDA reports that U.S. corn exports reached a nearly six-year high in the first quarter of the 2024-25 marketing year.
45Z Tax Credit Guidance on Renewable Fuels Leaves Many Questions
On January 10th, the long-await 45Z renewable biofuel tax credit guidance was released.
Soybean Cyst Nematode Continues to Expand
There has been an organized effort to document soybean cyst nematode (SCN) distribution since 2000.