TOP AG NEWS
Preliminary Hurricane Milton Agricultural Losses Estimated at $1.5 to $2 billion
The Florida Department of Agriculture estimates that total losses to the agriculture industry will range between $1.5 and $2.5 billion.
The USDA Announced $173 Million for Rural High-Speed Internet
USDA Rural Development Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden announced nearly $173 million in funding to connect rural residents, farmers and business owners in the Dakotas and eight other states to reliable high-speed internet.
CRP Acerage Reaches Highest Level in a Decade.
The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) reached its highest acreage in a decade.
Certified Angus Beef Experiences Strong Sales
Certified Angus Beef (CAB) achieved its second-best sales year in 2024.
Drought Conditions Challenge Cattle Producers
Drought in southern Nebraska is forcing cattle producers to make difficult decisions on herd management.
Organic Farmers Struggle with Low Commodity Prices
Falling prices have led to the lowest net returns on record for organic farmers.
Dry Conditions Accelerate Corn and Soybean Harvest
Dry weather conditions across most of the country have placed the fall harvest well ahead of the five-year average.
Trade Study Warns How Potential Tariffs Could Alter Corn and Soybean Supply Chains
U.S. lawmakers are increasingly concerned with several Chinese trade practices.
Agriculture Secretary Announces $235 Million for HIP-WI Wind Losses in Hurricane Helene
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced $234 million in payments to agricultural producers in the Southeastern U.S. for wind losses through the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index (HIP-WI) endorsement for Hurricane Helene.
Orange Juice Futures Climb in the Aftermath of Hurricane Milton
Industry consultant Judy Gaines predicts more than three million boxes of oranges may have been lost due to Hurricane Milton.