Ag Economy Barometer Shows Farmers More Optimistic about a 2023 Farm Bill, Not Optimistic about Prop 12 Override
American farmers have watched Congress this year, hoping legislators will pass a new farm bill.
Smoke Insurance for Grape Growers Spearheaded by Washington Lawmakers
Washington's congressional delegation members have introduced legislation to insure wine grape growers against smoke exposure.
USDA Expands Risk Management Options with Greater Enterprise Unit Possibilities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding its insurance coverage options for specialty crops and other actual production history (APH) crop programs.
Widespread Rains Not Enough to Restore Subsoil Moisture Levels in Corn Belt
While USDA’s most recent Crop Progress Report showed a lack of improvement in crop conditions following rain in the southern half of the Corn Belt, national good-to-excellent ratings increased by 1 point for corn and fell 2 points for soybeans.
Cash Cattle Steady as Packers Give Up Inventory
Cash cattle in the South saw significant activity last week at $178, as the North stayed steady at $185.
Fertilizers Trend Lower, UAN28 Drops to Lowest Price since 2021
The downward trend in most major fertilizer prices continued this week.
Revised Regulations in EU Could Spell Potential for U.S. Exports
U.S. farmers could see a more significant European market share in the coming years when it comes to genetically modified food products.
Derecho Damage Confirmed in Parts of Midwest
Three summers after the historic 2020 Derecho destroyed a large portion of Iowa cropland, a damaging line of storms that moved throughout the Midwest last week has been confirmed as a derecho.
Texas Watermelons Rebound After 2022 Weather Disasters
Watermelon production in Texas is seeing renewed hope after record heat, high winds and drought plagued the crop in 2022.
Reliable Rail Serve Act Introduced in Bipartisan Effort to Alleviate Rail Shipper Challenges
Legislation that addresses unreliable service and high costs for rail shipping has been re-introduced to Congress.