Ag News

USDA Making Rule Changes Designed to Level the Playing Field

For many years, poultry growers have expressed concerns about whether the contracting and tournament system is transparent and fair. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says...

Latest WASDE Paints Picture of a Bigger U.S. Corn Crop

The USDA’s November World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates show increased corn and soybean production compared to the previous report. The corn outlook is...

Commerce Decision on Imports Saves Farmers a Lot of Money

The U.S. Commerce Department recently lowered the duties placed on phosphate fertilizers imported from Morocco. The National Corn Growers Association says this move gives...

Cattle Producers Commend Biden Administration for Competition Initiative

(WASHINGTON) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a package of rules and orders that seek to increase competition in the livestock industry. The...

Initiative to Enhance Specialty Crop Industry’s Competitiveness

USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced the agency is starting a new effort to support producers in the U.S. Specialty Crops sector and...

USDA Releases November WASDE Report

(WASHINGTON D.C.)– On Thursday, USDA released the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates. The November WASDE includes updated producer surveys and field data...

Bayer Considers Company Breakup

Bayer confirmed in an investor call on Wednesday the company is considering splitting business units following poor financial results. “We are redesigning Bayer to focus...

USDA Making Rule Changes Designed to Level the Playing Field

For many years, poultry growers have expressed concerns about whether the contracting and tournament system is transparent and fair. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says...