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Trump tariffs could fund bailout for US farmers
The Trump Administration is drawing up plans to use tariff revenue to fund a program to support U.S. farmers, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. "There may be circumstances under which we will be very seriously looking to and announcing a package soon," Rollins said financing the bailout with “tariff income that is now coming into America” was “absolutely a potential.” The report follows pressure from farm groups after China stopped purchases...
Talking Ag Census and Farm Bill with Secretary Naig
It?s the end of 2022 already, and there are a lot of things that farmers are going to be thinking about. One of those things that producers are encouraged to think about is the USDA Census of Agriculture. You are no doubt seeing those forms coming to your mailbox...
U.S. Export Sales Report (12-22-22)
As we head into the holiday weekend, the weekly U.S. Export Sales Report didn?t provide much to write home about. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided a breakdown of the export numbers.While it may seem like the markets could be waiting for the new year,...
NCGA offers several scholarships for future ag leaders
As farm families celebrate the holidays, now is a good time to remind college students and future college students about what scholarships may be available to them. The National Corn Growers Association has several scholarships available. Lowell Neitzel, chair of...
Growth opportunities abound for renewable fuels
2022 was a big year for ethanol with high gas prices causing more drivers to opt for ethanol blends at the pump. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper says that despite large demand for ethanol this year, there is still a lot of room for growth...
National ag day essay contest looking for entries
Ahead of National Ag Day on March 21, 2023, the Agriculture Council of America is hosting an essay contest. The theme for the year is Growing a Climate for Tomorrow: How American Agriculture Does it Every Day. The essay contest is divided into two categories, either a...
AMVAC?s new BioWake? is a great addition to their crop health line
When it comes to raising a crop, you must have a strong start. More and more, we are seeing products being added in-furrow during planting, which gives our crops not only a strong start but also helps them the whole year through. Getting more of these products on at...
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Biofuel and farm groups say EPA proposed tailpipe rule favors EVs
Biofuel and farm groups say the Environmental Protection Agency, in its proposed tailpipe emission standards, is forcing automakers to produce more electric vehicles while ignoring the clean air benefits of biofuels.The groups argue EPA would create a de facto EV...
Wholesale egg prices tumble as egg supplies recover
Wholesale egg prices reached record highs in 2022 after avian flu resulted in significant reductions in egg-laying flocks, according to USDA?s Economic Research Service. Avian flu is a disease that spreads rapidly in birds and poultry and is often lethal. Cumulative...
Mississippi River is giving shippers whiplash
It?s been a year of ups and downs. Whether it has been market numbers, crop yield estimates, or demand for our goods, we have seen the ebbs and flows all year.Speaking of ebbs and flows, the Mississippi River has been seeing its own ups and downs this year. We started...
Secure Pork Supply: much more than a biosecurity plan
Started several years ago, the Secure Pork Supply plan, or SPS, is a voluntary program providing resources to pork producers to prepare for foreign animal diseases through traceability, biosecurity, and disease monitoring. Dr. Pam Zaabel, National Pork Board director...
Grassley introduces bill to curb USDA excess spending
United States Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) is introducing a bill aimed at curbing spending by the USDA through the Commodity Credit Corporation that is not authorized by Congress.Grassley says that in recent years the Secretary of Agriculture has relied on excess...
