Vilsack CCC Farm Bill Remedy Has Some Support Even From Critics
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently suggested use of Commodity Credit Corporation Funds as a remedy for the lack of farm bill funding to increase crop subsidy triggers or reference prices. And that idea may have support, even
Hub City Livestock Auction Recognized for Supporting Red Angus Producers
DENVER — The Red Angus Association of America recently recognized Hub City Livestock Auction in Aberdeen, South Dakota, for their excellence in marketing Red Angus and Red Angus-influenced cattle. The award was presented to Hub City Manager Glenn
Lawmakers Seek 2024 DMC Enrollment Period
A group of lawmakers is asking the Department of Agriculture to swiftly open the 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage program sign-up period. The program is the nation’s risk management tool for dairy producers that helps farmers manage changes
Eastern Nebraska Corn and Soybean Expo Combines Two Key Agricultural Events
LINCOLN, Neb. (January 17, 2024) – Nebraska Extension, in collaboration with the Nebraska Soybean Board and Nebraska Corn Board and their respective associations, are excited to announce the consolidation of the Fremont Corn Expo and the Nebraska Soybean
SHIC Releases 2023 Progress Report and 2024 Plan of Work
Manhattan, Kansas (January 17, 2024) – While the 2023 Progress Report provides pork producers, swine veterinarians, and industry stakeholders a review of the Swine Health Information Center’s activities and accomplishments to carry out its mission over the past year,
USDA: Large Family Farms Account for Bulk of Commodity Production
Large-scale family farms accounted for a majority of the value of commodity production in 2022, according to a new report from USDA’s Economic Research Service. Specifically, these farms accounted for 51 percent of cash grains and soybeans,
Growth Energy Outlines 2024 Federal Policy Priorities
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuels trade association, published its 2024 federal policy priorities today. Organized into three categories, the agenda offers a roadmap toward a more vibrant, sustainable future characterized by lower fuel costs, lower
United Soybean Board Releases 2024 Sustainability Overview
The United Soybean Board Wednesday released the 2023 Soy Sustainability Overview. The report outlines the partnerships formed through checkoff investment to drive innovation in sustainability. The advances include efforts to enhance sustainability in production agriculture and ongoing
Global Soybean Stocks Raised on Higher Production
The marketing year 2023/24 global soybean production forecast has increased by 0.1 million metric tons this month to 399.0 million metric tons. USDA’s Monthly Oil Crops Outlook shows higher production in Argentina, the United States, Paraguay, Russia,
USDA Appoints New Members to Minority Farmers Advisory Committee
The Department of Agriculture Wednesday announced the appointment of 15 new members to the Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers. The newly appointed members serve terms of up to two years. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says, “This committee