Milk Production Down Slightly in May 2024
On the latest Milk Production Report from USDA, milk production in the 24 major dairy-producing states during May totaled 18.9 billion pounds, down 0.7 percent from May 2023. April’s revised production reached 18.3 billion pounds. Production per
Support Corn Tassel Development for Optimal Yields
WESTFIELD, Ind. (June 24, 2024) – The emergence of corn tassels is a pivotal moment in the life cycle of the corn plant. AgriGold Agronomist Chris Ouzts says supporting this key growth phase can significantly enhance yield potential
Nutrien Supports USA Rice/Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership
LOVELAND, CO (June 24, 2024) – Nutrien, a leading crop inputs and services provider, recently committed $1 million over four years to support sustainable agriculture practices for rice growers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Texas and California. Through the USA
So Dak Best Burger Contest Announces Top 5 Nominees
Pierre, SD – May was Beef Month, and the South Dakota Beef Industry Council (SDBIC) took it as the perfect time to introduce the newest SDBIC campaign the “So Dak Best Burger” contest. This contest was held to highlight
Animal Ag Leaders Explore New Facets of the Industry
The third cohort of the National Institute for Animal Agriculture’s Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders met for in-person training in Topeka, Kansas. The leadership training included ten educational sessions featuring ranchers, butchers, cooks, and leadership experts.
Lamb Industry Group Releases Summer SWAG
As the summertime cranks up, American Lamb producers want you to know it’s the perfect time to share American Lamb at fairs, festivals, and farmer’s markets. They’re thrilled to introduce new summertime SWAG items in the Shop
Proposed P&SY Act Changes Aim to Level the Playing Field
USDA recently proposed changes to the Packers and Stockyards Act in an attempt to promote fairness for poultry farmers. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, on a recent episode of Agriculture of America, talked about why the agency wants
U.S. Ethanol to Seek Tariff Relief from Brazil’s President, Then Possible Countervailing Duty
The U.S. ethanol industry, facing a renewed 18 percent tariff going into Brazil, plans to appeal its failed case with Brazil’s Economic Ministry directly to Brazil’s president. Failing that, it could seek U.S. retaliation. The years-long battle
Ethanol Production and Inventories Increase
The Energy Information Administration says ethanol output and stockpiles both rose in the seven days ending on June 14. Ethanol production increased to an average of 1.057 million barrels a day. The EIA report says that was