USDA Net Farm Income Report Underscores Need for New Farm Bill
The latest Net Farm Income Report shows a 23 percent drop in net farm income compared to 2022. Zippy Duvall, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, says farms losing a quarter of their income isn’t economically
Momentum Continues for U.S. Beef Exports; Record Value to Mexico Fuels Strong Month for Pork
Exports of U.S. beef continued to build momentum in July, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Pork exports were also well above year-ago levels in July, led by
USDA Announces $7 Billion in Rural Clean Energy Initiatives
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced more than $7.3 billion in financing for rural electric cooperatives to build clean energy for rural communities through the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program. Speaking in Wisconsin, Vilsack said the 16
Farm Economy Continues to Falter as Ag Senator Sees One Silver Lining
The farm economy continues to falter according to ag economists, but at least one ag senator sees a silver lining. Iowa’s Chuck Grassley is one of just two farmers in the US Senate and agrees with many
More than Three-quarters of Missouri River Basin Abnormally Dry
Abnormally dry or drought conditions are present across 73% of the Basin, with drought conditions likely to persist or worsen through November. “August rainfall was generally near normal across most of the Missouri River Basin, with isolated
EU Reflection Group Urges Overhaul of Ag Sector
A report released this week by the president of the European Union suggests that “the EU should undertake a major overhaul of its Common Agricultural Policy to subsidize farmers based on their income rather than the size
Landmark Agreement Secures U.S. Exporters’ Rights to Use Common Names in Chilean Market
ARLINGTON, VA – The Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) commended the passage into law of commitments by the Chilean National Congress today that safeguards the rights of
Foreign Adversaries Farmland Ownership Ban Could See CR Status
House Republicans may try to attach several bills to a must-pass funding measure needed by month’s end to avert a government shutdown. Among those is a ban on foreign adversaries owning U.S. farmland. The ban on China
China and Canada Involved in a Trade Dispute
China’s Ministry of Commerce will initiate an anti-dumping investigation into canola seed imports from Canada. This investigation is part of China’s response to Canada’s decision to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, steel, and aluminum. “China is
Over 400 Cases of Salmonella Linked to Backyard Poultry
More than 400 cases of salmonella across the country have been linked to backyard poultry. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported over 100 people have been hospitalized. Texas and Missouri have the most cases, followed