Bill Would Strengthen Crop Insurance
Representatives Brad Finstad (R-MN) and Michelle Fischbach (R-MN) introduced the Federal Agriculture Risk Management Enhancement and Resilience Act into the House last week. The FARMER Act is intended to strengthen crop insurance and make higher levels of
NCBA Official Outlines Rough Road Ahead for Farm Bill
It’s a rough road ahead for the House GOP farm bill proposal but a welcome one, according to a National Cattlemen’s Beef Association official. NCBA’s Executive Director of Government Affairs Allison Rivera is encouraged that House Ag
May WASDE Includes An initial U.S. Crop Assessment
The May World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates report includes USDA’s first assessment of domestic and international supply and demand prospects. The 2024-2025 U.S. corn outlook calls for larger supplies, greater domestic use and exports, and higher
Winter Wheat Production Forecast is Up Two Percent
U.S. farmers are expected to produce 1.28 billion bushels of winter wheat this year, according to the Crop Production Report released last week by USDA’s Natural Agricultural Statistics Service. In the first winter wheat production forecast for
Farmers Get Good Money for Leasing to Solar Companies
Solar energy is gaining traction across the country. A survey of farmers shows the majority are being offered more than $1,000 per acre by companies for solar leasing, and that possibly could drive up the price of
USDA Seeks Partnership Proposals on CRP Benefits
The USDA strongly encourages eligible conservation partners to submit proposals for $10 million in available funds to research the Conservation Reserve Program’s environmental benefits. CRP is one of the world’s largest voluntary conservation programs with an established
USGC Expanding Opportunities in Established Asian Markets
The U.S. Grains Council recently organized marketing conferences promoting U.S. corn fermented protein (CFP) and dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) in South Korea and Taiwan. Both countries are already important trade partners for U.S. agriculture but
USDA May WASDE Report
(WASHINGTON D.C.)– On Friday, USDA released the May WASDE report that could be construed as bearish for soybeans and neutral for corn and wheat. On the report, USDA predicts a U.S. corn crop at 14.86 billion bushels
New Joint Regulatory Plan for Biotechnology
The Environmental Protection Agency, the Food and Drug Administration, and USDA have developed a plan to update, streamline, and clarify their regulations and oversight mechanisms for biotechnology products. The joint plan is intended to ensure public confidence
Age of U.S. Farmers Still Concerning
The average age of U.S. farmers remains a concerning topic. Farmdoc Daily says the 2022 Census of Agriculture confirms that U.S. farmers continue getting older. However, America’s farmers are also becoming younger relative to the U.S. population.