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Farmers More Optimistic About Financial Future in Latest Ag Economy Barometer Reading
The April Ag Economy Barometer reading climbed 6 points, indicating a shift in on-farm financial improvements. Purdue University asks producers…
USDA to Create 12 Regional Food Centers to Bring New Markets to Smaller Farms
USDA announced last week plan to create a dozen new food centers. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the food centers…
Farm Real Estate Debt to Hit Record High in 2023
Farm real estate debt is expected to reach a new record high in 2023. USDA’s Economic Research Service shows debt…
Iowa Judge Rules Pipeline Survey of Private Land Unconstitutional Without Compensation
As more private companies aim to build and install pipelines across middle America, the laws governing private land and landowner…
China Approves First Gene-Edited Soybean
China has approved a genetically edited soybean for the first time in the country’s history. Developed privately by a biotechnology…
North Dakota Passes Corporate Farming Bill to Support Family-Owned Livestock Operations
North Dakota has passed a bill that modernizes the state’s corporate farming law in order to spur growth in animal…
Beware of Black Cutworm Moths this Corn-Growing Season
An unexpected foe is making its way to a cornfield near you. Black cutworm moths are traveling north with plans…
Ag Leaders Request Strengthened Commodity Safety Net in 2023 Farm Bill
Agricultural leaders are asking Congress to prioritize the safety net in the 2023 Farm Bill. Strengthening commodity programs was a…
National Milk Proposes Update to Federal Milk Marketing Order System
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) has submitted a plan to USDA to modernize the Federal Milk Marketing Order system.…
FDA Approves First Gene-Edited Hogs for Human Consumption
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made its first approval for gene-edited livestock for human consumption. Washington State…