TOP AG NEWS
Colorado Passes Right-to-Repair Bill for Agricultural Equipment
The first right-to-repair bill in the U.S. has been passed in the Colorado Statehouse. The move puts Colorado in opposition…
U.S. Orange Production Drops to Lowest in 86 Years
The 2023 U.S. orange crop is suffering. USDA has forecasted production to be the smallest since 1937. The decline has…
National Pork Board Hires New Chief Sustainability Officer
The National Pork Board (NPB) announced this week a first-of-its-kind Chief Sustainability Officer role. James “Jamie” Burr takes the helm…
Farmland Values Taper Off with Start of Planting Season
After a raucous climb over the last several years, farmland values appear to be leveling off. The new year kicked…
April WASDE Slightly Bearish on Wheat, Neutral for Corn and Soybeans
The latest USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report offered little change to U.S. corn and soybean numbers.…
Melon Producers See Quality Yields Despite Planting, Growing-Season Concerns
Despite a late start to melon season, many areas of the U.S. are seeing excellent-quality production. As much of the…
Two Major California Shipping Ports Reopen After Labor Negotiations
Two major shipping ports on the U.S. West Coast have resumed exports of ag commodities. The port of Los Angeles…
5 Considerations for Starter Fertilizer
Right now, farmers across the United States are deciding whether to apply starter fertilizer to their corn fields. For operations…
New Dairy Genetic Evaluations Released
New dairy genetic evaluations were released last week to help producers make better breeding, culling and other management decisions. Almost…
U.S. Farmers Leading the Way for a Stronger Food Future
The Global Food Insecurity Index indicates that the global food environment is deteriorating as food prices keep rising. What does…