Cattle Inventory Down 2% in Latest Report
(WASHINGTON D.C.)– Cattle inventory in the U.S. is down 2% from 2023 according to the latest biannual Cattle Inventory Report from USDA, released on Wednesday. All cattle and calves in the United States as of January 1,
AFT Releases New Paper on the Climate Benefits of Agricultural Conservation Easements
(Washington, D.C.) American Farmland Trust (AFT) released a white paper summarizing the climate benefits associated with agricultural conservation easements. The paper comes when global attention is focused on addressing climate change on the heels of the United Nations Climate Change
NCBA Releases 2024 Policy Priorities
ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 31, 2024) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) Executive Committee approved the organization’s policy priorities at the 2024 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show. This year’s priorities focus on advocating for the reauthorization of the Farm
Weekly Ethanol Production for 1/26/2024
Article courtesy of the Renewable Fuels Association According to EIA data analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association for the week ending January 26, ethanol production snapped back 21.1% to 991,000 b/d, equivalent to 41.62 million gallons daily.
IDFA Statement on Conclusion of National Federal Milk Marketing Order Pricing Formula Hearing
CARMEL, Ind., Jan. 30, 2023—The following statement can be attributed to Mike Brown, chief economist, International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA): “The U.S. dairy industry continues to go through a period of evolution and transition that has opened
Minnesota Farm Bureau Highlights Priorities for Upcoming Legislative Session
EAGAN, Minn. – The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) is looking forward to working with elected officials and leaders at the state level as the 94th session of the Minnesota legislature convenes on February 12. Agriculture plays a
Farm Rescue Honors Longtime Volunteers with Annual Service Award
HORACE, N.D, January 31, 2024 – Farm Rescue, a nonprofit organization that provides free planting, haying, harvesting, commodity hauling and livestock feeding assistance to farm families who have experienced a major illness, injury or natural disaster, has honored
CattleCon24 Kicks Off in Sunshine State
ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 31, 2024) – Thousands of cattle producers, industry partners and stakeholders have arrived in Orlando, Florida, for CattleCon24. The largest cattle industry event in the country offers education, engagement and entertainment through February 2.
NMPF Statement at FMMO Hearing Conclusion
ARLINGTON, VA – From Gregg Doud, President and CEO, National Milk Producers Federation: “NMPF spent more than two years preparing for USDA’s Federal Order hearing, and that preparation paid off. Our proposals, unanimously supported by our Board of Directors,
IL Rep LaHood Slams PRC Ag Trade Practices at CCP Select Committee Hearing
U.S. farmers and Ag equipment makers are between a rock and a hard place with China, in need of massive trade there but vulnerable amid the strategic U.S.-China competition. Illinois Rep. Darin LaHood on the Select Committee