Farm groups are gearing up to provide their priorities as lawmakers are holding listening sessions regarding the next Farm Bill.National Corn Growers Association CEO Jon Doggett says there are a lot of changes to the makeup of Congress. He mentions that the farm bill...
On Friday USDA will release the August World Agricultural Supply and Demand estimates report.Friday?s WASDE report is set to include re-survey results of acreage for North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota because of the late planting season in 2022.Naomi Blohm,...
America?s beef exports remained on a red-hot pace during June, topping $1 billion for the fifth time this year. Data compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation also shows that pork exports stayed below last year?s totals during June while lamb exports continued...
As we enter the first week of the State Fair, we are reminded of the importance of advocacy and sharing the story of agriculture with consumers at these types of events. It is also critical to catch up with producers to hear their concerns at events like the Farm...
Africa may not be the largest customer for U.S. red meat, but it holds tremendous potential for export growth. Of the $5 billion of U.S. beef exported around the world through May of this year, only $8 million has been sent to Africa. There is also growing interest in...
The push is continuing to convince enough Senators that the Farm Workforce Modernization Act needs to be passed. The passage of this bill will provide certainty for both the farm owners and workers when it comes to battling inflation.U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse...
Access to high-speed internet is not as much of a certainty for rural Americans as it is for those in urban areas. The United States Department of Agriculture is continuing its push to make high speed internet more readily available for those in areas outside of urban...
Identifying what type of insect or plant disease is affecting your crops is a critical part in forming a response. Making the wrong decision can be costly and may have little to no effect on the issue at hand.To help growers improve their identification skills, plant...
The House of Representatives has already adjourned for the August recess and the Senate will do the same starting next week. Even though the August recess was started for meteorological reasons, it is still observed in Washington. Many lawmakers use it as a time to be...
Inflation is one of the biggest current issues for the U.S. economy and the agriculture sector is feeling the effects of higher prices. With the Iowa State fair quickly approaching and county fairs around the state of Iowa currently underway, Iowa Senator Joni Ernst...
