TOP AG NEWS
Farm Groups Urge Congress to Pass New Farm Bill in Early 2024
Major agriculture groups are calling on Congress to prioritize a new farm bill by early 2024. The bipartisan effort that…
The USDA Expands Crop Insurance Coverage for Sesame Nationwide
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now offering crop insurance for sesame producers nationwide. Beginning in the 2024 crop…
Report Finds Rural Communities Growing After 10 Years of Decline
After a decade of declining populations, the “Rural America at a Glance” report from the USDA found rural America saw…
Congress Agrees on Farm Bill Extension
Congress has agreed to extend the 2018 Farm Bill until September 2024, which was included in the agreement to extend…
New USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map Offers More Detailed Information
For the first time in over a decade, the USDA updated its plant hardiness zone map. Used by gardeners, nurseries…
New Program Hopes to Increase the Number of Production Animal Veterinarians
Livestock producers have felt the shortage of production animal veterinarians for a long time. In fact, a recent study found…
New NASA Partnership Studying Effects of Planting Date Changes Over Time
The new NASA Harvest consortium uses satellite data to learn more about food systems and agriculture. The organization is a…
USDA Updates Crop Insurance for Sugar Beets Making Early Harvest Adjustments Optional
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is revising its Sugar Beet crop insurance policy to…
Long-Term Weather Changes Have Pushed 24% of Corn and Soybean Farmers to Update Practices
The latest Ag Economy Barometer from Purdue University found that nearly a quarter of corn and soybean growers surveyed have updated their farming practices due to long-term weather changes.
Panama Experiences More Dry Conditions, Shipping Challenges Continue
In October, the Panama Canal experienced the lowest amount of rainfall in seven years.