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Farmers report grim economic outlook
An overwhelming majority of corn growers from across the United States say that the nation’s farm economy is possibly already in a crisis or on the brink of one, according to a new survey released by the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA). “Farmers are in a lot of economic pain right now” said Illinois farmer and NCGA President Kenneth Hartman Jr. We need members of Congress to act fast to remove barriers to markets. Passing legislation for the year-round, nationwide sale of higher...
CNH workers say no to proposed contract
United Auto Workers at Case New Holland Plants in Burlington, Iowa, and Racine, Wisconsin, voted down a contract proposal on Saturday night that would have ended a strike. The president of UAW Local 807 says 45 percent voted yes, and 55 percent voted no to the offer....
Growth Energy?s Emily Skor testifies on EPA?s ?set?
The EPA announced its biofuels rules and production targets late last year. These are part of a group of rules called ?the set.? Today The EPA heard public comments from stakeholders in the fuel and agriculture industries.From the ethanol side of the equation, there...
Farm Bureau, John Deere sign right to repair memorandum of understanding
The 2023 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention is currently taking place in San Juan, Puerto Rico. At the convention The American Farm Bureau Federation and John Deere announced a memorandum of understanding that will allow farmers to repair their own...
Crop insurance important as ever amid price volatility
We?ve been seeing higher crop prices over the past few years, but there is still plenty of volatility in the ag marketplace. That means farmers will have to be flexible in the ways that they approach risk management, which is especially true when it comes to crop...
Pork exports continue to gain momentum as beef sets annual record
November exports of U.S. pork were the largest of 2022 in both volume and value, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). November beef exports were below the large year-ago totals, but 2022 export value already set a...
South American conditions look to hold for the near future
Last week, we looked at how the American weather models were shaping up as we head into the winter. Our concerns are mostly with replenishing water in our soils. We aren?t only paying attention to the weather in the United States. In South American production areas,...
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