There are several issues changing the landscape in the 2022 cattle market. Bernt Nelson, American Farm Bureau Federation Economist, says the biggest factors in the cattle market are inventory, drought and input costs. “USDA’s Annual […]
The U.S. Drought Monitor says dry conditions in the Plains States and the West likely won’t improve anytime soon. Brad Rippey is a USDA Meteorologist who authors the Drought Monitor, and he says drought will […]
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Tuesday announced $770 million to help create better market opportunities for rural businesses. The investments include $640 million for 122 projects to help people living in socially vulnerable communities. Vilsack says […]
A bipartisan group of Senators urges the Surface Transportation Board to ensure reliable, consistent rail service for American industries and shippers. Republicans Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Kevin Cramer of North Dakota, along with Democrat […]
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley (R) sees the Biden Indo Pacific Economic Framework as a poor substitute for the US reentering TPP, now the Comprehensive and Progressive Transpacific Partnership. “I think it’s better than nothing, but […]
Navigating social, environmental and economic issues facing dairy businesses in a world shifting from COVID-19 restrictions took center stage at the 2022 Dairy Sustainability Alliance Spring Meeting. The Dairy Sustainability Alliance is a multi-stakeholder initiative […]
Agriculture Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh travels to Wisconsin Friday to host a Roundtable on Farmers’ Mental Health. The event is part of the Department of Agriculture’s efforts in recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month. […]
In recognition of May as Mental Health Month, the American Farm Bureau Federation will host a free virtual event, Farmers Saving Lives, on Tuesday, May 31, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern. The live event will feature […]
Growing consumption of wine in the U.S. has contributed to an increase in wine imports, from 127 million gallons in fiscal year 2000 to 456 million gallons in 2021, reaching nearly $7.5 billion in value. […]
This week’s crop progress report showed more big jumps in corn and soybean planting nationwide for the week ended Sunday, May 22nd. Corn planting progress nationwide rose to 72% complete, up from 49% last week […]
