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USDA distributes $1.7B in annual Conservation Reserve Program payments
The Agriculture Department paid landowners more than $1.77 billion in 2023 for the more than 23 million acres of private land in the Conservation Reserve Program.
General Mills and Walmart join forces to advance regenerative agriculture across 600,000 acres by 2030
General Mills, Walmart and Sam’s Club announced a collaboration today to help accelerate the adoption of regenerative agriculture on 600,000 acres in the U.S. by 2030.
Prussic acid, nitrate poisoning, bloat are potential grazing dangers following first frost
The first frost of the year can set unwary cattle producers up for some harsh health setbacks in the herd, including prussic acid poisoning, nitrate poisoning and bloat.
Groups call on NHTSA to rethink proposed CAFE standards that weaken energy security
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s proposed new fuel economy standards “greatly missed the intent” of the Corporate Average Fuel Economy program to enhance energy security, according to technical comments filed Monday by the National Corn Growers Association, Renewable Fuels Association and National Farmers Union.
As new beef packers continue to build, cattle herd continues to shrink
Ed Greiman, general manager of Upper Iowa Beef, was ecstatic when U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visited his 470-head-a-day cattle packing plant in Lime Springs, Iowa.
Jordan eases House aggies' farm bill concerns in race for speakership
The chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, Glenn “GT” Thompson, is expressing confidence that he can still move a bipartisan farm bill after conversations with Rep. Jim Jordan, a long-time critic of farm policy who’s trying to win the House speakership.
USDA extends Milk Loss Program assistance deadline to Oct. 30
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the application deadline for the Milk Loss Program (MLP) to Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, allowing more time for eligible dairy farmers to apply for much-needed, weather-related disaster recovery assistance.
Wheat export sales notch marketing year high
Wheat export sales hit a marketing year high during the week ending October 5th.
Consumers interested in what their animal protein consumes: survey reveals consumer purchasing behaviors
As consumers continue to be conscientious about their food choices, a new survey from the United Soybean Board reveals valuable insights into consumer preferences and purchasing attitudes for animal protein, particularly pork products.
Federal court clears way for states' lawsuit against Biden new WOTUS rule
Twenty-four states that challenged the Biden administration's waters of the U.S. rule are expected to file an amended complaint against EPA's new version of the rule finalized this fall.
A solution for decarbonizing ethanol could be at an impasse
The Navigator CO2 Pipeline project was put on hold earlier this week after it failed to receive approvals in the permitting process.
Grocery prices rise slightly as beef, pork costs climb
Supermarket prices rose 0.1% in September as the increased cost of beef, pork and milk masked price declines in many other products. It was the smallest increase in the cost of eating at home since June.
FBN accelerates work with ADM to expand regenerative agriculture
FBN®, the global AgTech platform and farmer-to-farmer network, celebrates several milestones achieved and significant expansions through a growing partnership with ADM, a global leader in sustainable agriculture supply chains.
US corn and soybean production down from September
Corn and soybean production is down from September 2023, according to the Crop Production report issued Thursday by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
Vilsack asks where reference price dollars will come from
The head of USDA suggests one of the top requests for the 2023 Farm Bill might be too heavy a lift.
October WASDE report sharpens production estimates
Armed with producer surveys and field data from late September and early October, USDA makes a stronger case for its corn and soybean production estimates at 11 a.m. CDT on Thursday, Oct. 12.
Scalise wins GOP nomination for House speaker, but hardliners hold out
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise won his colleagues’ nomination to move up to House speaker, but he still has to win over some hardline conservatives loyal to Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, or risk another protracted election on the House floor.
Snow, severe weather expected to hit most of Corn Belt
An ag meteorologist says a massive storm system is expected to move across the Corn Belt this week/weekend and it could disrupt harvest in many areas.
USDA makes available more than $60 million in school meals, launches new partnership
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Wednesday visited Annandale Terrace Elementary School in Annandale, Virginia, where he unveiled two new grant opportunities plus a training and technical assistance partnership to help schools continue to invest in nutritious school meals.
43% of U.S. soybeans, 34% of corn harvested
The U.S. soybean harvest made a big jump over the past week.
States join farms, food companies in lawsuit aimed at stopping Massachusetts animal law
Thirteen states have entered the fight against a Massachusetts animal welfare law requiring farms to meet minimum animal housing size requirements to sell pork products.
Ag policy at stake in GOP's House speaker fight
The future of a new farm bill as well as spending on ag and nutrition programs are at stake as Republicans struggle to agree on a new House speaker this week.
Smithfield Foods to close Charlotte plant
Smithfield Foods will close its Charlotte, North Carolina, pork-processing plant and transfer production to its Tar Heel, North Carolina, facility to increase efficiency and better utilize existing capacity.
Doud casts positive outlook for United States agriculture
A former U.S. ambassador who helped to negotiate an iconic agricultural trade agreement with China said that America’s farmers have a bright future if the industry can capitalize on available opportunities for exports, technology and value-added products.
New restrictions for Panama Canal; US rivers still face low water levels
New restrictions have been put in place for transit through the Panama Canal as the low water crisis continues to plague ship movement there.
CONAB expects another record soybean crop in Brazil
Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA is projecting another record large soybean crop.
Thune discusses implications of potential shutdown on farm bill
Farm bill discussions could continue to be contentious with another government funding deadline in November, Senate Minority Whip John Thune, R-S.D., said on the latest episode of Agri-Pulse Newsmakers.
Focus on bull recovery after breeding season
As fall approaches, it is important to keep in mind proper nutrition and care of the herd sires after the breeding season.
