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The pilot has a goal to provides tools to ensure flexibility in the food supply chain to results in economic security for farmers and food security for consumers.
Trade seems to be taking a back seat in Washington. From COVID-19 recovery to a focus on climate, other issues are taking priority in the new White House. That’s not stopping ag groups from pushing for key trade deals.
According to the report, there were eight-grain dust explosions in 2020, resulting in zero fatalities and nine injuries.
From the 2021 Agritechnica going on without John Deere, to a look at exports, here are the biggest machinery headlines from the week.
We are starting to see more chatter about assessing a capital gains tax at death (or during life).
The net farm income story this year is far from over. Farmer Mac’s chief economist says history shows USDA’s initial look at net farm income is typically too low and this year may be no different.
U.S. President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping held their first telephone call as leaders.
No matter what size of business you have now or wish to build, you can convert your business to enterprise level at any point.
Historically, unpaid cattle sellers have not typically fared well in recouping their losses when a dealer fails to pay.
The USDA February WASDE report released Tuesday revealed expectations for higher beef production this year, a projection the agency says is driven by beefed up cattle slaughter and heavier weights.
As Congress continues to work on another COVID relief bill, a group of Democratic Senators this week introduced an amendment that would provide $5 billion in aid to farmers of color.
New research shows Enogen corn for feed, fed to cattle as grain or silage, helps convert starch to sugar more efficiently, resulting in more readily available energy for livestock, thus providing environmental benefits.
Ohio State University scientists are looking for SARS-CoV-2 in animals and the environment.
“Should I use a nitrogen stabilizer?” Simple question, but the answer is complex.
The one-upmanship that usually heightens the excitement about what is unveiled at Agritechnica will have at least one less participant as John Deere officially announces it will not be participating in 2021.
As the substantial demand looks to be rooted in a need for feed and food, corn purchases from China may not be over yet and could be on track to hit a new record. However, actual shipments are lagging.
The kind actions of a man-hauling farmer still echo in time. Peter O’Neal once carried a complete stranger a half-mile through the woods to find a forgotten grave.
A new report suggests investments and partnerships in agriculture could help reduce U.S. GHG emissions by two-thirds by encouraging widespread adoption of climate-smart practices on farms and ranches.
The corn price momentum quickly faded on Tuesday as traders seemed disappointed by conservative adjustments to its corn import forecast for China.
A month after USDA releases its final production estimates, USDA’s February report typically doesn’t provide major revisions. With possible changes to corn demand, analysts say Tuesday’s report could be different.
Country of Origin Labeling and the Waters of the U.S. Rule came back to the forefront in confirmation hearings this week for USDA Secretary nominee Tom Vilsack and EPA Administrator nominee Michael Regan.
USDA’s first look at net farm income shows without continued ad hoc government payments, net farm income will drop this year.
While volatility seems to be a vibrant theme in today’s markets, both corn and soybean prices have failed to make new highs. Could USDA’s report next week change that? Matt Bennett and Brian Grete weigh in.
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Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) may be back on the table, but it’s far from a done deal. The topic was brought up during Tom Vilsack’s confirmation hear thing week, but one economist says the economics have changed.
As the Kansas City Chiefs make a return trip to the Super Bowl, one local dairy is getting in on the fun in a tasty way.
Even though official numbers won’t be released until early next week, U.S. Meat Export Federation says a promising finish to beef exports in 2020 could set the stage for record shipments in 2021.
2020 was a banner year for pork exports. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) will release the final 2020 data early next week, but USMEF’s CEO says the data will confirm record pork exports last year.
In just the past decade billions of dollars have been spent on closing the digital divide. Despite the outlay, 2020 showcased the size and scope of the problem.
U.S. President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the EPA said on Wednesday he will consult with general counsel to understand the options available for a program that exempts small refiners from biofuel blending obligations.