Closing Market Report 12/20/22- Grains Gains Back Monday’s Losses
Tuesday saw us recover much of Monday’s losses in the grain and oilseed trade led by soybeans and soy products. Livestock were mixed with feeder cattle finding some buying strength. It was largely a technical, quiet holiday
USDA Invests $9.5M to Develop New Bioproducts from Agricultural Commodities
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an investment of $9.5 million to support the scale-up of sustainable bioproduct manufacturing in the United States. Three successful projects are funded through USDA’s National
Farmers Union Donates 180,000 Pounds of Pork to Regional Food Banks
(JAMESTOWN, N.D.) – Christmas came a bit early this year to the Great Plains Food Bank in Fargo when 38,000 pounds of pork spareribs were delivered by North Dakota Farmers Union in partnership with Farmers Union Enterprises (FUE).
Agriculture Council of America Announces 2023 National Ag Day Essay Contest Theme
Leawood, KS – In preparation for National Ag Day 2023 on March 21, the Agriculture Council of America (ACA) is hosting an essay contest. The theme for this year is Growing a Climate for Tomorrow: How American agriculture
Purdue University Study Shows Soybean Oil for Biofuels Has Limited Impact on Overall Food Prices
ST. LOUIS (Dec. 20, 2022) — Whether buying Christmas presents, purchasing a new car or shopping for food, everyone is feeling the pinch of inflation. Grocery prices have increased 21% (from January 2020 to August 2022), and retail
New Research Reveals Organic Agriculture Produces Higher Crop Yields During Periods of Extreme Weather
The research fields that helped lead to the USDA Certified Organic standard have revealed that regenerative organic agriculture may hold the key to securing the global flood supply as the world’s climate changes. Dec. 20, 2022 (KUTZTOWN,
NMPF Lauds Bipartisan Ag Climate Measures in Appropriations Package
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) today commended Congress for including the Growing Climate Solutions Act and the SUSTAINS Act in its final fiscal year 2023 budget package. These measures will help dairy farmers seek additional sustainability
IDFA Commends Biden Administration for Seeking Third Set of Consultations with Canada Over USMCA Dairy TRQs
WASHINGTON, December 20, 2022—The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) reacted positively to the announcement by the Office of the U.S Trade Representative that the Biden Administration will seek a third round of consultations with Canada over its
U.S. Dairy Salutes USTR’s Pursuit of Canadian USMCA Compliance
ARLINGTON, VA – The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) commend the U.S. Trade Representative’s announcement today that it is filing a new request for dispute settlement consultations with Canada in order to expand the
20% of WIC Participants Will Drop Out of Program if USDA Cuts Milk and Dairy Benefits, According to Survey
WASHINGTON, December 20, 2022—On the heels of a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposal to cut WIC benefits for milk and dairy purchases, new polling of 534 WIC participants shows that 20% of WIC participants would choose not to re-enroll