Fed Cuts Interest Rates, Some Relief for Agriculture
Kicking off an expected loosening of U.S. monetary policy, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a percentage point on Wednesday. The move brings a larger-than-normal reduction in the cost of borrowing, which followed growing concern
EWG Sues Tyson Over “Deceptive” Marketing
The Environmental Working Groups filed a lawsuit against Tyson Foods, the second-largest meat company in the world. The suit accuses the company of making “false or misleading” marketing claims targeting D.C. consumers concerned about climate change. It
Ethanol Production Falls to Near Three-Month Low
The Energy Information Administration says ethanol output fell to its lowest level in three months while inventories rose slightly during the week that ended on September 13. The agency said production sank to an average of 1.049
Stocks of Hams, Turkeys, and Butter are Higher Than 2023
The Fall and Winter holidays are still a few months out, but USDA says the essentials for holiday cooking have been accumulating in cold storage. Stocks of bone-in and boneless hams at the end of July totaled
Grants for Climate-Smart Sheep Producers
The American Lamb Board is looking for 150 sheep producers to participate in its Climate Smart Sheep Program. Producers enrolled in the program will be paid up to $7,000 to develop and implement Climate Smart Sheep management
Proposed FMMO Changes Could Have Unintended Consequences
With last week’s comment deadline, USDA’s Federal Milk Marketing Order reform process is nearing its end. Roger Cryan, chief economist for the American Farm Bureau Federation, says the comment period is one of the last steps in
Free Suicide Prevention Course Available for Rural Veterinarians, Farm Workers
ITHACA, N.Y. – Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and NY FarmNet, in partnership with Rural Minds, has launched a free online course, “Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Rural America,” designed to give learners practical support