Soil Moisture Recharging in Some Areas of Farm Country
It’s been a chilly start to spring in the Upper Midwest. John Baranick, an ag meteorologist with DTN, says things have finally begun warming up. Baranick; “We did have a nice warm stretch of weather in early
Burgum Waives Hours of Service for Haulers of Agricultural Inputs During Compressed Spring Planting Season
BISMARCK, N.D. (MAY 5, 2023) – Gov. Doug Burgum today signed an executive order granting a waiver of hours of service requirements for drivers of commercial vehicles transporting agricultural inputs including fertilizer, liquid fertilizer, anhydrous ammonia, pesticides and
USDA Opens Full-Time, Entry-Level Soil Conservationist Positions across U.S. as Part of Broader Effort to Implement the Inflation Reduction Act
WASHINGTON, May 5, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is quickly ramping up hiring of new team members to help implement $19.5 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) for conservation programs, which is part of President Biden’s Investing
USDA’s CLEAR30 Offers Producers with Expiring Voluntary Conservation Contracts Longer Term Options
Huron, South Dakota, May 4, 2023 – Agricultural producers and landowners with certain expiring Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts can receive additional rental incentives and extend that land’s role in conservation for another 30 years. The U.S. Department of Agriculture
Crop Insurance the Only Real Safety Net, But Needs Improvement Says Industry Members
Crop Insurers, lenders, and Farm Credit officials told senators that crop insurance is the most important farm bill safety net, but it needs to be improved. There was no mistaking the message about crop insurance from folks
Michigan Reps Jump Into AM Radio Discussion
Eight Michigan Representatives entered into a campaign to reverse Ford’s decision to remove AM radio from most new models in 2024. The eight reps sent a letter to Ford’s board of directors making a case to keep
NCBA Welcomes Senate Action on Lesser Prairie Chicken
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association welcomed the Senate passage of a resolution of disapproval that would stop the listing of the lesser prairie chicken on the Endangered Species Act. The Congressional Review Act Resolution of Disapproval was
New Report Provides Insight into Importance of Local Agriculture
Commissioned by 25 food and agriculture groups, the Feeding the Economy Report highlights the impact of the food and agriculture sector. Veronica Nigh, American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Economist, says the report illustrates the critical role agriculture
NFU Appreciates USDA Funding to Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure
The USDA recently announced the creation of 12 new USDA Regional Food Business Centers, and the National Farmers Union is pleased with the move. “This is the kind of capacity and investment that we need to make
Smithfield Reportedly Closing 37 Sow Farms in Missouri
A local Missouri news outlet says that Smithfield Foods plans to close 37 sow farms. An employee who requested anonymity said the closures were to begin on May 1. Smithfield Foods didn’t confirm the story or offer