Farm News
Most of state experiencing slight or moderate drought
INDIANAPOLIS (AP/WOWO): A recent lack of rain made for nice spring picnicking weather in Indiana, but it’s left most of the state unusually dry...
USDA’s National Ag Classification Survey
The Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Classification Survey is arriving in mailboxes around the nation. The survey, one of the most important steps in...
USDA Releases Prospective Planting, Grain Stocks Reports
Producers intend to plant an estimated 91.1 million acres of corn in 2021, up less than one percent from last year, according to the...
Dicamba Makers Assessing Next Steps Following Court Ruling
Makers of dicamba herbicides are assessing what’s next following a court ruling vacating registration of the products. A U.S. appeals court ruling this week...
NCGA endorses the Growing Climate Solutions Act
The legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Mike Braun, R-Ind., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Lindsay Graham, R-S.C., and Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I, addresses the potential for agriculture...
African Swine Fever Even Greater in 2020
Experts are saying that the African Swine Fever outbreak that continued last year could have an even bigger impact in 2020. The Guardian says...
Ethanol Production Slowly Rebounds
Energy Information Administration data recently analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association shows a rise in ethanol production for the week ending May 22. Production...
USDA Lowers Ag Export Outlook
The Department of Agriculture last week lowered its export forecast for fiscal year 2020. USDA’s Economic Research Service says the COVID-19 outbreak has created...
China Halts Purchases of Some U.S. Ag
China is halting imports of some U.S. agricultural products through state-run agricultural companies. The move comes as a response to tensions between the U.S....
Purdue Makes Short List for USDA Move
USDA is eying Purdue University, the Kansas City metro and Research Triangle Park to relocate two department agencies. USDA announced the three finalists Friday...
Grain Exports Worth Billion$ Beyond the Farm
A new study shows access to international export markets for U.S. grains supported nearly $38 billion in business sales in the U.S. economy during...
E15 Goes 6-Billion Miles
Growth Energy Monday announced that consumers have surpassed eight billion miles on E15, a fuel blended with 15 percent renewable biofuel that is approved...
Pork Producers Call for Japan Trade Deal
The National Pork Producers Council is urging the Trump administration to “expeditiously complete and deliver” a trade deal with Japan. The announcement follows reports...
1.1 Million Farmland Acres Flooded
More than one million acres of farmland are reported to be damaged from historic flooding so far this year. Satellite data analyzed for Reuters...
Flood Losses Include Fields, Facilities and Stored Grains
Flood losses along the Missouri River include farm ground and farm facilities, along with stored grains and livestock. The flooding came quick for many,...
Unchanged Interest Rates in 2019 Better for Ag
With the Federal Reserve hinting at leaving interest rates unchanged in 2019, the farm economy has one less chance for deterioration. Low-interest rates have...
EPA Partial Biofuel Waivers for 2018
The Environmental Protection Agency is poised to issue partial waivers to some of the 39 refiners asking for a reprieve from the Renewable Fuel...
Trade is Key to Long Term Farm Outlook
A long-term outlook from the Department of Agriculture predicts trade will continue to dictate the agriculture sector over the next ten years. Specifically, the...
USDA Assisting Producers in Flooded Areas
The Department of Agriculture is offering assistance to farmers and ranchers affected by the devastation caused by historic flooding in the Midwest. Agriculture Secretary...
Dairy Producers Eligible for 2018 MPP
Dairy producers who participated in the Livestock Gross Margin for Dairy Cattle Program now can participate in the Margin Protection Program for Dairy for...
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