Will The July Cattle Inventory Report Return in 2025?
Chair of the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board Lance Honig is uncertain if the July Cattle inventory report will return in 2025.
Farm Bill Extension Likely As Senate Farm Bill Faces Opposition
The Farm Bill faces delays as Republicans rejected Senate Agriculture Chair Debbie Stabenow’s proposed legislation.
Congress Debates Inclusion of Market-Related Disaster Assistance in Farm Aid Package
Republican senators are making a case that disaster aid for farmers must address both natural disasters, such as hurricanes, and "market-related disasters" impacting agricultural producers nationwide.
Ethanol Production Reaches Record in November
Ethanol production hit a record high for the week ending November 8. The Energy Information Administration reported it averaged 1.113 million barrels per day.
University of Florida Begins Tallying Hurricane Helene Agriculture Losses
Florida agriculture was heavily impacted by three hurricanes in 2024: Debby, Helene, and Milton.
How Do the Current Senate and House Farm Bills Differ?
The Senate Farm Bill, proposed by Senator Debbie Stabenow, differs from the House version in several significant ways.
The USDA Announces More than $2 Billion to Strengthen Specialty Crops Sector
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the creation of new programs to help farmers who grow fruits, vegetables and nuts overcome market barriers for their products.
The USDA’s Dairy Margin Coverage Program Sets Record
The USDA’s Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program hit an all-time high at $15.57 per cwt in September.
President Asks Congress for $21 Billion in Disaster Relief for Farmers and Ranchers
President Joe Biden submitted a request for $98.6 billion in disaster aid to help communities recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, as well as other natural disasters.
The USDA Announces Trade Mission to Morocco and West Africa
A USDA trade mission will head to Casablanca, Morocco, from December 2 to 5. It aims to expand U.S. farm and food exports to Morocco and West Africa.