Senate H-2A Bill Builds on House-Passed Version, But Faces Slim Odds
Just introduced Senate legislation to reform the H-2A Ag guest worker program after decades of trying, faces slim odds as another lame-duck Congress winds down. More than 350 food, farm and farm worker groups came together on
2022 Census of Agriculture Underway
The Department of Agriculture Last week mailed the 2022 Census of Agriculture paper questionnaires to all known agriculture producers across the nation and Puerto Rico. Producers in the states received their survey codes last month with an
Mexico Offers Amendments to Biotech Decree
The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office and the Department of Agriculture are evaluating proposed amendments to Mexico’s decree to ban the use and purchase of biotech commodities. In a joint statement, USTR Katherine Tai and Agriculture Secretary Tom
Iowa State University Cover Crop Report
A new report from the Iowa State University Center for Agricultural and Rural Development summarizes five years of data on Iowa farmers’ use of cover crops. The survey was administered to farmers who visited local conservation field
Fuel Price Decline Continues, But End in Sight
The nation’s average gas price declined again last week, falling 11.9 cents to $3.09 per gallon. The national average is down 57.1 cents from a month ago and 20 cents per gallon from a year ago. The
Excitement for Ground Pork Continues to Grow
Excitement for ground pork as another protein option for busy, budget-minded consumers continues to grow. Neal Hull, director of domestic market development with the National Pork Board said ground pork provides a blank canvas for cooks to