Black Sea Grain Initiative Lapses Again Threatens Global Supplies, Prices
Russia’s halting the Black Sea Grain deal again threatens global food and fertilizer prices, as the war in Ukraine grinds on. The Black Sea Grain Initiative has been a global food and fertilizer lifeline for nearly a
Lawmakers Introduce Women in Agriculture Bill
Lawmakers recently introduced the Women in Agriculture Act. The legislation would establish a research priority for agriculture machinery and equipment designed to be used by women, and create a funding set aside for childcare facilities in rural
John Deere Acquires Smart Apply
MOLINE, Ill. — Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) has acquired Smart Apply, Inc., a precision spraying equipment company based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company developed the Smart Apply® Intelligent Spray Control System™, an upgrade kit that can improve the
U.S. Consumers’ Food Spending Hit Record High in 2022
New data from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows consumer spending on food reached a record in 2022. Real, or inflation-adjusted, annual food spending in the United States increased steadily from 1997 to 2022, except in 2008 and
Deadline July 26 to Apply for Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance
Organic Dairy producers have a few days left to apply for Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance from the Department of Agriculture. The Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program assists certified organic dairy producers facing unique challenges in recent years,
Life Cycle Analysis Highlights Corn Refining Industry’s Environmental and Sustainability Goals
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Corn Refiners Association (CRA) released its Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), providing a snapshot of the corn refining industry’s sustainability achievements and goals. The LCA evaluates the environmental impacts of certain products derived from
Farm Action Fund Statement on Checkoff Congressional Resolution
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Monday, Farm Action Fund called into question checkoff return on investment (ROI) evaluations cited by a recently introduced congressional resolution in support of checkoff programs. “We fully support the spirit of commodity checkoff programs
Commercial Dry Facility of the Year Applications Open
ARLINGTON, Va. – July 17, 2023 – The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), in coordination with Feedstuffs, has opened the application phase for its 2023 Commercial Dry Feed Facility of the Year (FFY) program. The program is open
Angus Juniors Participate in Carcass Contest
The 2023 National Junior Angus Show carcass steer contest teaches youth feeding to finish. The demand for carcass merit drives the beef industry. In recent years, the push for quality has increased. National Junior Angus Association (NJAA)
Dutch Farmers’ Advocate Eva Vlaardingerbroek to Headline R-CALF USA Convention
BILLINGS, Mont. – Dutch farmers’ advocate and internationally renowned political commentator, Eva Vlaardingerbroek of Amsterdam, Netherlands, will give a keynote address “The Global War on Farming: Control the Food, Control the People” at R-CALF USA’s 24th Annual National