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Situation Worsening: African Swine Fever Hits Fourth Country
(ROME, ITALY) African swine fever (ASF) is a fatal animal disease affecting pigs and wild […]
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Cattle on Feed Slightly Higher Than Last February
(WASHINGTON, DC) More cattle were placed on feed in February according to the latest statistics […]
Government Paying Adopters to Reduce Wild Horse Population
(WASHINGTON, DC) As part of the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) effort to find good […]
More African Swine Fever Cases Confirmed in SE Asia
(ROME, ITALY) While the number of new African swine fever (ASF) cases in China is […]
Rural Communities May See Increasing Outside Investment Soon
(WASHINGTON, DC) Thousands of communities throughout the U.S. could soon see an influx of capital […]
Agriculture and Food Drive Significant Portion of American Economy
(WASHINGTON, DC) The impact of the agricultural sector on the general economy is forecast at […]
Trade – On Two Fronts – This Week’s Biggest Topic
(WASHINGTON, DC) This will be a busy week for trade and trade negotiators. U.S. Trade […]
Scientists Determine Cattle Industry’s True Affect on Environment
(WASHINGTON, DC) USDA announced this week the results of a comprehensive life-cycle analysis quantifying the […]
Disaster Fund Established for Nebraska Cattlemen Facing Losses
(LINCOLN, NE) Nebraska Cattlemen is working hard to assist cattlemen and women dealing with tragedy […]
U.S. Delegation to Meet Chinese Counterparts Next Week
(WASHINGTON, DC) Trade talks with China are moving closer to the finish line as U.S. […]
Industry Developing Consumer Response to Livestock Antibiotic Concerns
(KANSAS CITY, MO) While researchers work to better understand the cause of people becoming resistant […]
U.S. and Brazil Move Toward More Agricultural Trade
(WASHINGTON, DC) President Donald Trump played host to Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Tuesday at the […]
Renewable Solar and Wind Generating New Production Records
(WASHINGTON, DC) Renewable generation in the United States provided a new record of 742 million […]
El Niño Remains as Warmer Spring Temperatures Return
(ANDOVER, MA) As spring arrives in the northern hemisphere, many Americans are eager to see […]
Bipartisan, Bicameral Dairy Pride Act Reintroduced in Congress
(WASHINGTON, DC) U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (WI-D) and Jim Risch (ID-R) are bringing the Dairy […]
Report Says Tariffs Hit American Equipment Manufacturers Hard
(WASHINGTON, DC) With tariffs continuing to take a toll across the country, a new report […]
African Swine Fever Leads to One Million Pig Deaths
(ROME, ITALY) Seven more provinces in Vietnam reported confirmed cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) […]
Winter Storms and Flooding Affecting Planting Intentions
(OMAHA, NE) Flooding along the Missouri and Mississippi rivers are causing catastrophic damage to communities, […]
Australian Public-Private Research Efforts Overshadow U.S. Investments
(WASHINGTON, DC) In the United States, many commodities use “checkoff” funding to develop research and […]
Hay Supplies Dwindling In Face of Brutal Winter
(LUBBOCK, TX) With brutal winter weather holding on to a good portion of the Central […]
Economists Project $8 Billion Loss in Trade from Tariffs
(BERKELEY, CA) As negotiators continue to search for solutions in the ongoing U.S. trade dispute […]
WTO Rules Against Chinese Rice and Wheat Price Supports
(URBANA, IL) A recent World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute panel ruled against China’s market price […]
Domestic Beef Exports Shatter Records in 2018
(DENVER, CO) U.S. beef exports in 2018 shattered the previous value record and achieved a […]
USDA Releases List of Possible Service Relocation Sites
(WASHINGTON, DC) In an effort to reduce government costs and attract more talent, USDA has […]
At Trump’s Directive, EPA Announces Year-Round E15 Availability
(WASHINGTON, DC) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed regulatory change that would allow […]
Researchers Call For Greater Research Data Transparency
(WEST LAFAYETTE, IN) Agricultural researchers generate vast amounts of data yet little is shared with […]
House Hearing Focuses on Future of Biotech Research
(WASHINGTON, DC) A House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology held a […]
United States Cattle on Feed Up Slightly
(WASHINGTON, DC) USDA is reporting that there are slightly more cattle and calves on feed […]
Ag Equipment Sales in February Remain Positive Overall
(MILWAUKEE, WI) Sales of ag tractors and combines in the United States remained in the […]
Presidential FY2020 Budget Calls for Deep Ag Cuts
(WASHINGTON, DC) President Trump released his administration’s 2020 Fiscal Year Proposed Budget to Congress on […]
Loans to Young, Beginning & Small Farmers Declining
(McLEAN, VA) The Farm Credit Administration (FCA) is seeking feedback on its processes for collecting […]
Tyson Implements Animal Welfare Certification Program for Poultry
(SPRINGDALE, AR) Reacting to public outcry regarding animal welfare, Tyson Foods has announced the implementation […]
Milk Producers Encouraged to Sign Up for Margin Program
(ARLINGTON, VA) With USDA reporting the first month of data for farmer payments under the […]
Tight Labor Market Leads to Higher Farmworker Wages
(WASHINGTON, DC) In recent years, farmers, growers, and ranchers throughout the United States have expressed […]
Ethanol Production Decreases, Stock Hit One-Year High
(WASHINGTON, DC) Ethanol production eased lower last week according to data from the Energy Information […]
China Buying U.S. Sorghum Again, First-time This Year
(WASHINGTON, DC) China made its first significant purchase of U.S. sorghum since last February (2018) […]
USDA Developing Pro-Active Approach to African Swine Fever
(WASHINGTON, DC) USDA has announced additional steps to keep African swine fever (ASF) from entering […]
Dining Out Will Be More Expensive in 2019
(ARLINGTON, VA) The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for food is a measurement of the average […]
U.S. Ethanol Exports Set Volume and Value Records
(WASHINGTON, DC) U.S. ethanol exports achieved a new record in 2018 as 1.7 billion gallons […]
USDA Grants New Label for BPI Beef Product
(DAKOTA DUNES, SD) Beef Products Inc., also known as BPI, can now call its lean […]
USDA Anticipates Higher Wheat Prices for U.S. Growers
(ARLINGTON, VA) Higher prices are expected for wheat growers in 2019. That’s according to data […]
Producer Sentiment Weakens With Decline in Future Expectations
(WEST LAFAYETTE, IN) The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer weakened in February as producers […]
Comments Due Friday on Livestock Industry’s HOS Exemption
(AMARILLO, TX) The livestock industry is encouraging members to file comments this week supporting a […]
Despite Record Supplies, Higher Soybean Prices Expected
(ARLINGTON, VA) Despite an outlook for record supplies, higher crush and exports, and lower ending […]
Sources Say Chinese Trade Dispute Resolution Very Near
(WASHINGTON, DC) An end to the China-U.S. trade dispute may be close at hand. On […]
Outlook for Beef Production in U.S. Remains Favorable
(ARLINGTON, VA) Commercial beef production for 2019 is forecast to increase by about three percent […]
U.S. Wins WTO Challenge to Chinese Crop Subsidies
(GENEVA, SWITZERLAND) Two years ago, the United States and Canada challenged China’s domestic support commitments […]
Trade Remains Top Concern for Farmers & Ranchers
(WASHINGTON, DC) Implementing the new 2018 Farm Bill is a top priority for USDA. That’s […]
Concern Over Higher Loan Demand and Lower Repayment Rates
(ARLINGTON, VA) Attendees at the recent 95th Annual USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum heard that lower […]
USDA Says Outlook for Corn Market in 2019 Positive
(ARLINGTON, VA) Increased production, increased domestic use, increased exports, and lower stocks highlight the outlook […]