Numerous Ag Groups Congratulate Brooke Rollins on Ag Secretary Nomination
(WASHINGTON D.C.)– On Saturday, President-elect Donald Trump nominated Texas native Brooke Rollins to be the next Secretary of Agriculture. Rollins, currently president of the America First Policy Institute, has deep ties to Trump’s political agenda, having influenced
Farm Labor Costs Continue Climbing
The USDA’s Farm Labor Report, released on November 20, offers a glimpse into the future of farm expenses. The Department of Labor uses the “field and livestock workers’ combined” wage rate reported in the November Farm Labor
South American Corn Production on Different Paths
Corn production in South America’s two major agricultural countries will follow two distinct paths during the 2024-2025 crop season. In Brazil, the planted acreage is expected to remain steady, but exports are likely to drop significantly due
Senators Want Farm Aid Beyond Hurricane Damages
Federal officials testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee on how they’re dealing with disasters. Farm Policy News says Georgia and North Carolina senators testified about the devastation facing their farmers after Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit those
Cattle on Feed Up Slightly in November Report
(WASHINGTON D.C.)– The latest monthly Cattle on Feed report out Friday from the USDA shows November 1st on-feed numbers up slightly from year-ago levels. Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States