Baldwin Calls for Rejection of Rail Megamerger That Threatens to Raise Costs on Wisconsin Farmers, Manufacturers, and Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to reject the merger application filed by Union Pacific to acquire Norfolk Southern. If approved, this merger would greatly reduce
Six Individuals Appointed to NPB Board of Directors
DES MOINES, Iowa — The National Pork Board (NPB) welcomes five appointees to serve a three-year term ending in June 2028, and one appointee to serve a two-year term ending in June 2027. Congratulations to the following
A Mild Christmas Week for Many
For those dreaming of a white Christmas this week, chances are you are going to get the opposite instead. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joined us to talk about the abnormally warm and dry weather for
Farmers Say $12B Aid Package Falls Short Amid Trade Strain; USDA Signals No Additional Farm Aid Beyond $12B Package
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Many U.S. farmers say a newly announced $12 billion federal aid package will not be enough to offset mounting financial pressure caused by weak commodity prices, high input costs and lingering trade disruptions. The assistance,
‘Product of USA’ Meat Labeling Rule Takes Effect Jan. 1
A new USDA labeling rule takes effect Jan. 1, tightening standards for when meat, poultry and egg products may be identified as a product of the United States. Under the regulation, finalized in March 2024, companies may
Mexico Begins Dumping Investigation on U.S. Pork Imports
Mexico has launched an investigation into U.S. pork imports, alleging that unfair pricing and government subsidies may be harming Mexican producers and processors. Mexico’s Secretariat of Economy said it initiated antidumping and countervailing duty probes after domestic
Dairy Farmers Earned More but Still Lost Money in 2024
Higher milk prices and lower feed costs helped Illinois dairy producers post positive cash returns in 2024, but operations continued to face negative economic returns, according to the Illinois Farm Business Farm Management Association. The average net
Lawmakers Divided on Whether Farm Bill Can Be Passed in 2026
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Congressional Republicans plan to revive stalled farm bill negotiations in January after failing to pass a new measure by year’s end, extending uncertainty for farmers facing high costs, inflation and trade disruptions. House Agriculture