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Biofuel Industry Pens Letter Calling for Higher Volume Obligations
In a letter to President Joe Biden, more than 70 biofuel organizations requested an increase in biodiesel and biofuel volumes…
Prop-12 Woes Felt at World Pork Expo
As thousands of visitors descend on the 35th World Pork Expo grounds in Des Moines, Iowa, feelings still run rampant…
Farmers Feeling Doubtful a Farm Bill Could Happen in 2023
As farm bill progress remains stagnant even as the September deadline draws closer, farmers are becoming doubtful that any farm…
Maximizing Starter Intake Could Lead to Financial Benefits for Dairy Producers
Elizabeth Russel, a Ph.D. student at the University of British Columbia, has been researching the value of starter intake on…
Anhydrous, Nitrogen Prices Drop Significantly in First Week of June
While fertilizer prices have been trending lower, most saw an increase in the last week of May. Even so, six…
Scout Now for Early-Season Corn Pests, Diseases
With most of the U.S. corn crop in the ground and emergence rates well ahead of the five-year average, now…
Farm Bill Progress Slowed Due to Debt Limit Debate
The drafting of the next farm bill is off to a remarkably late start. Expected to be the most expensive…
Vilsack, Ag Groups Respond to Mexico Dispute Settlement Request
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai has shared that the U.S. is requesting a dispute settlement consultation with Mexico under the…
Nearly All U.S. Corn, Soybean Crop is Planted
This week’s Crop Progress report from USDA shows 96% of all U.S. corn is planted, up 4% from last week…
Improve Dairy Cow Fiber Degradation to Save on Feed Costs, Improve Production
Milk margins are driving dairy producers to find the most affordable rations that don’t sacrifice production.