Soybean Seed Costs Have Risen Sharply Since 1997
The Economic Research Service reports that the cost of soybean seeds per acre has risen more than 260 percent since 1997, while total soybean production costs have risen 157 percent. “In 1997, U.S. farmers spent an average
Thompson Pushes Back on Dems Farm Bill Attacks
House Ag Chair GT Thompson is pushing back against Democrats’ attacks on his farm bill proposal, set for committee markup this Thursday. Thompson argues his newly named Farm, Food, and National Security Act is bipartisan, despite top
Farm Bill Reaction Ahead of House Markup
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott says the discussion draft of the farm bill released by Chairman GT Thompson “confirms his worst fears.” He accuses Republicans of planning to pay for the farm bill by taking
Winter Wheat Tour Final Results
The Wheat Quality Council’s Hard Winter Wheat Tour wrapped up last week after three days of scouting 449 fields in Kansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma. The total weighted average yield for hard winter wheat was estimated at 46.5
Clover Campaign Raises $1.3 Million for 4-H Youth
Tractor Supply Company, in partnership with the National 4-H Council, announced that its Paper Clover Campaign raised over $1.3 million for 4-H youth nationwide, moving the fundraiser’s grand total to over $20 million. “We are filled with
Corn Growers Disappointed in ITC Decision on Imports
The U.S. International Trade Commission agreed to advance a petition by Corteva Agribusiness to place anti-dumping and countervailing duties on imports of 2,4-D shipping from China and India. The National Corn Growers Association says the decision will
NCC Statement on Farm Bill House Legislation
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The National Cotton Council applauds House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “G.T.” Thompson for producing a Farm Bill that significantly increases the support levels for cotton producers, who have been weighed down by the recent
Ranking Member David Scott Statement on Farm Bill Text Release
WASHINGTON – Today, House Agriculture Ranking Member David Scott released the below statement following the unveiling of the long-awaited partisan farm bill text by Agriculture Committee Republicans.“The discussion draft released by Chairman Thompson today confirms my worst fears: House Republicans
USW Joins Agriculture Groups, Labor Unions in Applauding U.S. International Food Aid Reform in House Farm Bill Text
ARLINGTON, VA. May 17, 2024 — U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) joins the North American Millers’ Association (NAMA), National Association of Wheat Growers, Midwest Dry Bean Coalition, USA Rice, and AFL-CIO in applauding the House Agriculture Committee for its inclusion of life-saving reforms
Johnson’s Ag Priorities Included in Farm Bill
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Agriculture Committee published draft text of the Farm Bill, which includes several of U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson’s (R-S.D.) priorities for farmers, ranchers, and rural Americans. “This Farm Bill is strong and provides