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NAWG hosts Farm Bill Fly-In
The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) completed the second part of its 2023 summer Farm Bill fly-ins. The first round of hill visits happened earlier this summer in July.
The world just sweltered through its hottest August on record
August 2023 was Earth’s hottest August in NOAA’s 174-year climate record.
Fall harvest forecast for US
Harvest season is upon us and the relatively dry conditions for most of the country over the last several weeks have given rise to early dry-down and allowed equipment to get out into the fields.
Multiple factors contributing to the decline in ag export values
The USDA is projecting the largest ag trade deficit in more than two decades for Fiscal Year 2024 and a livestock economist says there are several contributing factors.
EPA commits to herbicide strategy deadline, organophosphates evaluation
The Environmental Protection Agency has agreed to complete its strategy to address the impact of herbicides on endangered species by May 2024.
MDARD issues advisory regarding unsolicited packages of seeds from China
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is once again receiving reports of consumers receiving unsolicited packages containing seeds from China in the mail.
Budzinski receives Growth Energy's 2023 Fueling Growth Award
Earlier this week, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) spoke at the Growth Energy Biofuels Summit where she was presented with the organization’s 2023 Fueling Growth Award for her work to support homegrown fuels.
Ag secretary: Ethanol industry needs to address CO2 to be SAF attractive
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack didn't pull any punches on Tuesday when talking about rural America's and ethanol's future in sustainable aviation fuel production.
Governors, state agriculture officials divided on EATS Act
A congressional proposal to bar states from regulating agricultural products produced or manufactured in other states has divided governors and state agriculture officials.
New tool from The SCN Coalition reveals the pest's financial toll
Have you ever taken a closer look at your spending and been shocked by how much you pay for subscription services? The soybean cyst nematode (SCN) can be a similar drain on your finances, flying under the radar and chipping away yield potential as years pass.
U.S. Department of Labor announces proposed new rule to strengthen protections for temporary farm workers
The U.S. Department of Labor on Tuesday proposed a new rule that would strengthen protections for farm workers in the H-2A program and help prevent abuses that undermine wages and standards for all agricultural workers.
USDA corn crop guess up, soybeans down
The USDA has raised its outlook for the 2023 U.S. corn crop, while cutting the projection for soybeans.
Ag economist says USDA report will provide insight on inputs for livestock producers
An ag economist says Tuesday’s supply and demand numbers from the USDA will be significant to the nation’s cattle and hog producers.
Basil Gooden tapped to lead USDA Rural Development
Basil Gooden, a former Virginia agriculture secretary who has been directing state operations for USDA Rural Development for the past two years, was nominated Monday by President Joe Biden to be the department’s new undersecretary for rural development.
Plenty of supply, limited crop drying makes for positive propane outlook
With increasing production and limited crop drying this fall, the propane outlook looks favorable for the agriculture sector.
USDA announces Milk Loss Assistance for dairy operations impacted by 2020, 2021 and 2022 disaster events
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Milk Loss Program (MLP) assistance for eligible dairy operations for milk that was dumped or removed, without compensation, from the commercial milk market due to qualifying weather events and the consequences of those weather events that inhibited delivery or storage of milk (e.g., power outages, impassable roads, infrastructure losses, etc.) during calendar years 2020, 2021 and 2022.
India reducing basic tariff on turkey, duck
India is reducing the basic tariff on some U.S. poultry products including turkey and duck, a significant advancement for U.S. poultry exports, it was announced Friday.
Yield is the big question mark in Tuesday's WASDE
A market analyst says he’s closely watching yield estimates in next Tuesday’s supply and demand report from the USDA.
Ag Committee senator hopeful about farm bill passage this year
Sen. Tina Smith remains optimistic that the farm bill can be approved by the end of the year, in part because of the progress the Senate is making on appropriations bills.
Ag, rural groups tell EPA's Regan to leave ambient air quality regulations alone
Although EPA Administrator Michael Regan announced a delay in a review of National Ambient Air Quality standards until after the 2024 presidential election, 32 business groups, including agriculture interests, are already making their voice heard about what the standards should include.
September is Suicide Prevention Month
During drought, plants and livestock suffer.
So do farmers. Life in rural America can be rough, especially when weather-related events such as drought and flood put crops and livestock at risk.
K-State releases app for animal record-keeping
Kansas State University agricultural economics and veterinary medicine staff are taking their knowledge on animal record-keeping to mobile phones with an app that is now available in app stores for IPhone and Android devices.
Allendale yield survey shows lower corn, soybean production
A yield survey by a commodity and brokerage firm shows that record heat this summer could lower US corn and soybean production.
Food groups want appeals court to send bioengineered food labels back to USDA
A federal appeals court has been asked to review a September 2022 court ruling that kept a USDA bioengineered foods labeling rule largely in place.
Brown, Ernst introduce bill to expand financing opportunities for the next generation of farmers
U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced bipartisan legislation that will expand financing opportunities for first-time farmers and small and mid-size manufacturers in Ohio, Iowa and around the country.
National study finds cover crops, reduced tillage boost farmers' bottom lines
A new study of 30 geographically diverse farms shows that growers who consistently employ soil health management practices such as cover crops and reduced tillage spend less on inputs and make more money.
CBP agriculture specialists in Louisville stop shipments with almost 1,500 pounds of prohibited meat
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Agriculture Specialists at the Louisville Port of Entry intercepted several shipments containing Porky Pig’s relatives not declared in boxes hoping to avoid detection.
South Dakota Public Utilities Commission rejects Navigator Carbon Pipeline permit request
Carbon pipelines continue to struggle to gain approval from state regulators.
