by Riley Smith | Dec 27, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Many opportunities for change and improvement in U.S. dairy policy have been delayed until 2024 or are in the formal rulemaking process. Danny Munch, an economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, said the farm bill extension has delayed work on some of the...
by Riley Smith | Dec 26, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Another spotty forecast will end off the year down in South America. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the upcoming weather forecast in Brazil is pretty hit-or-miss. Meanwhile, the forecast in Argentina looks a bit drier. McBride said that planting progress...
by Riley Smith | Dec 26, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Animal rights activists have been gearing up for 2024, and the livestock industry needs to be prepared. Abby Kornegay, manager of issues and engagement for the Animal Agriculture Alliance, talks about what tactics to watch out for in the new year. “Direct Action...
by Riley Smith | Dec 25, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The U.S. pork industry received good news from a major trading partner as the Philippines will extend reduced tariff rates on imported pork for another year. The rate cuts, which were first implemented in 2021, were set to expire Dec. 31, but will now remain in place...
by Riley Smith | Dec 25, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The American Farm Bureau Federation was part of a letter to Congress expressing opposition to the estate tax. Dustin Sherer, director of government affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation, talked about what was in the letter. “The Family Businesses Estate Tax...
