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U.S. Senators call for more action against NWS
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is urging the USDA to take additional steps to contain the growing New World Screwworm outbreak in the U.S. The lawmakers, led by Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, sent a letter to USDA expressing concern about the threat the parasite poses to livestock, wildlife, pets, and rural economies. According to the senators, USDA has confirmed 12 active cases of New World Screwworm since early June. "We urge the USDA to take further immediate action to contain and...
Speculation starts on next Ag Secretary
Speculation has already begun on who the next Secretary of Agriculture will be when Donald Trump returns to the White House in January. Successful Farming says Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller, former ambassador Kip Tom, and Ted McKinney of NASDA are among a handful...
Canada reacts to the election of Trump
We know that during the first Trump administration, an aggressive trade policy was implemented. Tariffs and trade wars were the terms most used during that time. One trade battle was fought with our closest neighbors, Mexico and Canada. The old North American Free...
U.S. Export Sales Report (11-7-24)
Strong export sales were reported again this week by the USDA. The hope is that these sales will continue past the week of the election. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest numbers. Recent flash sales have actually lightened up a...
National FFA leadership team has wide variety of farm experience
Thirty-seven candidates vied for the honor of being elected to the 2024-2025 National FFA Leadership Team during the recent National FFA Convention. This year’s team has a wide variety of farm experience, but they all share a common passion for agriculture. Mary...
Soybean markets turning more attention to planting in South America
As harvest wraps up in the United States, oilseed markets are turning more attention to planting progress in South America. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski says the markets have a new focus. He says oil seed analysts and traders are paying close attention...
Treasury expands foreign land purchase oversight
The U.S. Treasury Department issued a final rule that significantly expands its ability to review real estate transactions by foreign persons near more than 60 military bases across 30 states. The Treasury, as Chair of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United...
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Ag Secretary Rollins discusses farm labor costs
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins says farm labor costs have reached in some cases more than 50 percent of expenses but still defends the President’s mass deportation policy. Rollins makes no excuse for backing the President’s immigration policy and better securing the...
Ag groups react to tariff implementation
Many U.S. ag groups reacted to the President’s decision to implement tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. Rob Larew, President of the National Farmers Union, says tariffs will have serious consequences for American agriculture. “We’re already facing significant...
MaxStax helps keep crops healthy throughout the year
When it comes to having a successful crop year, it’s important to get out ahead of any potential factors that might limit your yields. There are many different ways to do this, and some of those methods are more difficult than others. Meristem’s solution to getting a...
AFBF comments on Trump tariff situation
At 12:01 A.M. on Tuesday, March 4, tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports went into effect. At the same time, the tariff on Chinese imports doubled. Dave Salmonsen, senior director of government affairs with the American Farm Bureau Federation, says these tariffs now...
ICGA President Swanson checks in after NCGA Delegate Meeting
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) convened in Denver, CO, for its annual delegate meeting during Commodity Classic, bringing together representatives from state organizations nationwide. This crucial gathering serves as a platform for delegates to debate...
