Late Planting Season Creates Issues For Farmers
(Bismarck, ND) — A late planting season has left a smaller window for North Dakota farmers to mitigate growth of weeds. The delayed start has given farmers less time to spray and do controlled burns, both of
U.S. Hog Producers Looking for Higher Prices This Year
Market volatility is hitting livestock producers while their input costs have climbed. Bernt Nelson, an economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, says prices were much higher last year before dropping off in the first quarter of
USDA Lowers 2023 Ag Exports
The USDA says America’s agricultural exports in fiscal year 2023 are forecast at $181 billion, down $3.5 billion from the February forecast. The revision is driven by decreases in corn, wheat, beef, and poultry exports. Corn exports
Mental Health in Rural America
Rural America often faces a shortage of mental health care. Farming is one of the hardest jobs in the world, and many farmers are suffering because of the intense stress. Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin says the Farmers
Reps Push USTR for Actions on Mexico Under the USMCA
Representatives Michelle Fischbach of Minnesota and Adrian Smith of Nebraska led 62 colleagues in a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai regarding Mexico. The House members are calling on Ambassador Tai to fully utilize the tools
Legislation will Strengthen America’s Food Supply
Congressman Tom Tiffany of Wisconsin reintroduced the Guaranteeing Robust Agricultural Independence and Nutrition for America (GRAIN) Act. It would place a one-year moratorium on the enrollment of farmland in the Conservation Reserve Program, which pays farmers to
National Dairy FARM Excellence Award Nominations Open
The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management Program Excellence Awards are back for a third year. The awards recognize farms and evaluators who demonstrate excellence in the FARM Program. Awards are given in four categories, including Animal
FFA Hires Equity Executive in Residence
The National FFA Organization named Corey Flournoy as the executive in residence for equity, diversity, and inclusion. In the new role, Flournoy will guide the leadership team and national boards in EDI matters. He’ll design, implement, and
NMPF Eager for Next Steps in Milk Marketing Modernization with USDA “Action Plan”
ARLINGTON, VA – The National Milk Producers Federation applauds USDA for today proposing its “Action Plan” to move toward a national hearing based on NMPF’s proposal to modernize the Federal Milk Marketing Orders. The largest representative of U.S.