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NCGA releases quarterly Economic Update
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) released its fourth-quarter Economic Update today, reporting on everything from harvest season to the findings from a recent trade study.

Report outlines potential for U.S. agriculture to be greenhouse gas negative
A Kansas State University professor who is a lead author of a just-released national report on agriculture’s ability to become greenhouse gas negative says that Kansas producers are “in a great position” to help U.S. agriculture meet that goal.

Purdue launches institute to help farmers commercialize value-added products
A newly formed institute at Purdue University is offering training and development support to agriculture producers with novel food and beverage product ideas. The new Institute for Food Product Innovation and Commercialization is funded by a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development.
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Torres Small stresses urgency in disaster assistance hearing
The deputy secretary of USDA says disaster recovery is an essential role of the federal government.

H5N1 bird flu response update
CDC continues to respond to the public health challenge posed by a multistate outbreak of avian influenza A(H5N1) virus, or "H5N1 bird flu," in dairy cows, poultry and other animals in the United States.

Cost of Thankgiving dinner declines - remains higher than pre-pandemic levels
Cooking a Thanksgiving feast for your friends and family will cost less than last year but will still be more expensive than before the pandemic.

Indigo Ag and Truterra launch strategic collaboration to accelerate adoption of agriculture sustainability solutions
Indigo Ag and Truterra recently announced a strategic collaboration aimed at simplifying, expanding and accelerating the adoption of ag sustainability solutions. This move aims to address pain points for companies seeking solutions to reduce ag-based emissions or remove carbon from the atmosphere and bring clarity for all participants in this growing market, including farmers.

Ag groups want farm bill movement
An ag lobbyist says the pressure is mounting for Congress to finish a farm bill before the end of the year.

Farmland values rise 5% despite troubled farm incomes, KC Fed says
The Kansas City Federal Reserve's quarterly survey of lenders shows sharply lower farm incomes, deteriorating working capital and higher demand for non-real estate loans.

Secretary Vilsack highlights historic investments in U.S. agriculture and four years of climate progress at COP29
During the 2024 United Natios Climate Change Conference (COP29), U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack highlighted four years of progress and historic investments made under the Biden-Harris Administration to position U.S. agriculture and forestry as climate leaders, develop innovative climate solutions and build climate-smart markets to provide new revenue streams for rural communities.

President details disaster relief for farmers and ranchers as part of bigger package
President Joe Biden is asking Congress to fund $21 billion in aid for farmers and ranchers as part of a $98.6 billion overall disaster package the president proposed that Congress pass before the end of the year.

Pork producers deeply disappointed in Senate Democrats' failure to address California Prop. 12 in 2024 Farm Bill
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) issued the following statement after the unveiling of Senate Democrats’ 2024 Farm Bill text by U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI).

49% of U.S. winter wheat rated good to excellent
The USDA’s winter wheat crop condition rating improved over the past week. That followed another round of rain in parts of the U.S. Plains, with lighter amounts in wheat growing portions of the Midwest.

2024 on pace to be world's warmest year on record
Earth saw another unusually warm month, with October 2024 ranking as the second-warmest October in NOAA’s 175-year global climate record.

Corteva announces breakthrough in wheat technology
In advance of its Investor Day, Corteva today announced a revolutionary breakthrough in one of the world’s most important staple crops – wheat – a first-of-its kind, proprietary non-GMO hybrid technology.

Chairwoman Stabenow introduces Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act
U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) Monday introduced the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act. The bill includes $39 billion in new resources to keep farmers farming, families fed, and rural communities strong.

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Election results analysis from NAFB Convention
It’s official: Republicans have won control of the House as well as the Senate and White House.

Ag economist says farm bill needs to be prioritized in lame duck session
An ag economist says it is crucial Congress passes a farm bill before the end of the year.

ILA ends contract talks with USMX over contentious issue of automation
Just as renewed contract talks began Nov. 12 between International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), they quickly ended as automation once again became a sticking point with the union.

Summit Carbon Solutions secures North Dakota pipeline permit
Summit Carbon Solutions is pleased to announce that the North Dakota Public Service Commission has granted it a Route Permit*, a significant milestone in advancing Summit’s CO2 pipeline project.

95% of U.S. corn, 96% of soybeans harvested
The U.S. corn and soybean harvests should be able to wrap up in the coming days. That will depend on the weather with mixed chances for precipitation in the Midwest and Plains this week.

Financial strain for Midwest farms could demand heightened scrutiny from bankers
The typical commercial corn and soybean farm in the upper Midwest will likely show financial losses for both 2024 and 2025, based on reports from roughly 3,100 farms.

Is the renewable diesel boom over?
An ag economist says U.S biodiesel expansion projects will likely remain on hold unless new policies incentivize more demand.

GROWMARK and Indigo Ag announce biological and sustainability based strategic partnership
Indigo Ag and GROWMARK today announced a major multi-year strategic partnership to bring new innovative powder-based biological products and sustainability programming to GROWMARK’s member companies and farmers. Now, farmers will be able to conveniently access and benefit from Indigo’s market-leading suite of biological and sustainability solutions through their local FS cooperatives.

Pay attention to these 3 threats
Although the growing season is coming to an end, plant health continues to drive conversations. Key topics this harvest include resurgence of Goss’s Wilt, rising populations of soybean cyst nematode and intensifying risks from tar spot. As you go through harvest and begin making plans for 2025, here is what you can do to mitigate damage from these three threats.

Trump picks former NY Rep. Zeldin to head Environmental Protection Agency
Lee Zeldin has been selected as the next administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, President-elect Donald Trump announced on Monday.

Soybeans, corn waiting for potential trade policy changes
The soybean and corn futures markets are taking a wait and see attitude towards trade policy changes under the second Trump administration.

Are U.S. consumers drifting away from turkey as the centerpiece of Thanksgiving dinner?
While ample turkey supplies and favorable prices leading into the holiday season indicate turkey will retain its position as the traditional protein of choice this Thanksgiving, consumer trends are making the future less certain.


