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
Closing Market Report 12/19/22- Markets Move Mostly Lower to Start the Week
Grains were mostly lower on Monday led by soybeans and soybean meal to the downside while corn and wheat were moderately lower. Livestock trade was mixed on the day as traders may already be looking ahead to
U.S. Department of Energy Invests $2.5 Million to Support University Training and Research for Decarbonization and Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions Technologies
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) announced $2.5 million in funding for four training and research projects to be conducted at U.S colleges and universities. The projects
Angus Foundation to host 150 Years of Angus Celebration in Oklahoma City
The event held at Cattlemen’s Congress will allow the Angus family to celebrate and honor its history. The year 2023 marks 150 years since the first Angus bulls arrived in America. In 1873, George Grant settled in
Direct Marketing Beef Focus of Panel Discussion
by Lura Roti or South Dakota Farmers Union During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, Oklahoma rancher, Scott Blubaugh saw a large disparity between what he was earning for the cattle he sold and what the