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Significant drought coverage in ag production areas

Significant drought coverage in ag production areas

Although planting season is just a few weeks away, the latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows significant drought coverage in ag production regions of the United States. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey details the situation for the major corn and soybean growing regions of the U.S. Rippey says that the good news is that rain in the Midwest this week should lower the dryness in the region. Rippey says the latest U.S. Drought Monitor reflects a peak in coverage not seen for several months when...

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President Biden asks Congress to ?step in? over looming rail strike

President Biden asks Congress to ?step in? over looming rail strike

Monday was a busy day in the saga of the impending strike of railroad workers. December 9th is the final day for the unions and the railroad companies to reach an agreement over new contracts for workers. In September, it looked as though President Biden had helped...

New board members announced for FFA foundation sponsors? board

New board members announced for FFA foundation sponsors? board

The National FFA Foundation announced its new chair for the Sponsors? Board during the 95th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis this fall. David Hollinrake, global head of strategy and portfolio management for Syngenta, was named chair for the upcoming...

Raising livestock and poultry sustainably with probiotics

Raising livestock and poultry sustainably with probiotics

Sustainability in farming is a major focus of nearly every branch of the agriculture industry. From growing row crops, to raising herds of livestock, to individual animal health.Chr. Hansen is a company that uses good bacteria in probiotics to promote more sustainable...

U.S. Soy panel focuses on global nutrition

U.S. Soy panel focuses on global nutrition

U.S. Soy recently hosted a panel at the 2022 Borlaug International Dialogue as part of the 2022 World Food Prize. Polly Ruhland, United Soybean Board Chief Executive Officer, moderated the discussion and addressed how to sustainably feed a growing world.?It was indeed...

USMEF says action is needed on key ag trade nominees

With important trade negotiations on the horizon, there is an urgent need for the U.S. Senate to confirm two key nominees. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom said the Senate needs to take action on the nomination of Douglas McKalip as...

Will Mexico?s GMO corn ban be a USMCA violation?

Will Mexico?s GMO corn ban be a USMCA violation?

In 2024, Mexico plans to halt all imports of GMO corn. This move has farmers and Ag groups concerned over what we can expect from our second-most important trade partner and close neighbor. The prices of non-GMO corn are higher and could affect the costs for consumers...

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Multicultural strategy drives pork demand

The National Pork Board is adding value to pork by focusing on multicultural consumers, as they are a growing demographic and frequent consumers of pork. Jose De Jesus, senior director of multicultural marketing, said they?re particularly focusing on misconceptions...