Record Corn and Soybean Yields Predicted in August WASDE Report
(WASHINGTON D.C.)– The latest round of supply and demand numbers from USDA is predicting record U.S. corn and soybean yields for the upcoming harvest. On Monday’s August World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Report, USDA is predicting
Snyder Stepping Down as Senior Advisor for Agriculture at EPA
(WASHINGTON D.C.)– After spending nearly three years as EPA’s Agriculture Advisor, Rod Snyder has announced he is stepping down later this week from the role. Snyder was appointed to the post at EPA by Administrator Michael Regan
NMPF, USDEC Urge U.S. Government to Preempt Colombian Trade Barriers
ARLINGTON, VA – The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) are asking the U.S. government to prepare a plan to “leverage all available tools” should Colombia move forward with imposing countervailing tariffs on U.S. milk-powder exports,
Firestone Ag Tires introduces Destination Cart Radial Tire
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 12, 2024) – Firestone Ag, a division of Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone), introduces the high-performing Destination Cart radial tire, providing a heavy-duty grain cart tire designed to support soil health and fluctuating cart weights. “Specifically designed with soil health
Confusion Possible About Monday Acreage Updates
Lance Honig, Chair of the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board, says there seems to be some confusion about a heads-up that USDA gave to commodities traders. The agency issued a notice reminding them acreage updates for corn and
The Human Side of Farming Touched in Farm Bill Push
Farm bill arguments have come in all shapes and sizes the past year, but sometimes it’s the human one that hits a chord, as one seemed to do at a recent House Ag Committee hearing. Farming is
BLM Announces Next Steps in Public Lands Rule Implementation
The Bureau of Land Management announced its intent to develop a Federal Advisory Committee to engage the public and help inform the BLM’s implementation of the Public Lands Rule. The committee will allow the agency to continue
Lawmakers Show Bipartisan Support for Sugar Policy
In a bipartisan show of support for U.S. sugar policy, Representatives Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR), Rick Larsen (D-WA), and Dan Newhouse (R-WA) all spoke at the International Sweetener Symposium in Washington. Each of the members noted the importance
Health Insurance Webinar for Farmers and Small Businesses
Healthcare costs are a significant burden for farmers and small businesses. A Penn State University Extension webinar is aimed at helping participants better understand the available options. The webinar titled “Smart Choice, Smart Use Health Insurance: Options
Corn Sales for Export Rise
USDA data shows corn sales jumped week-to-week, while wheat sales were narrowly lower. Corn sales in the seven days ending on August 1 were reported at 485,000 metric tons. USDA says that’s up from 168,000 metric tons