Mandatory Base Acre Update Creates “Winners and Losers”
For more than 20 years and the last four farm bills, farm program payments were based on a farm’s historical planted acreage, or base acres, and not on actual plantings each year. Several agricultural groups and stakeholders
Farm Credit System’s Net Income Drops in 2023
The Farm Credit System’s combined net income decreased 1.4 percent to $1.78 billion for the three and six months ending on June 30, 2023. That’s compared with net income of $1.81 billion and $3.57 billion for the
House Farm Bill Will Address California’s Prop 12
The House Ag Committee Chair says he plans to use the upcoming farm bill to deal with California’s Prop 12 that was upheld by the Supreme Court. Roll Call says pork producers across the country have said
Russia Steps Up Attacks on Ukrainian Grain
Russia has stepped up its attacks on Ukrainian grain export stocks, striking a main inland port across the Danube River from Romania and sending global food prices higher. It is an exclamation point on a continuing story—Russian
Legislation Would Create a Permanent Disaster Relief Program
Four elected officials from California introduced the “Agricultural Emergency Relief Act” to create a permanent USDA structure that would provide relief to farmers hurt by natural disasters. While Congress routinely provides disaster relief to farmers hurt by
Young Agricultural Leaders Win Awards at Ag Media Summit
During the 2023 Ag Media Summit in California, agricultural communications students were honored for their excellence, professionalism, and leadership. The Livestock Publications Council Student Award, sponsored by Alltech, provides travel scholarships for four students to attend the
Ethanol Production and Stockpiles Fall
Energy Information Administration data shows that ethanol output and inventories dropped to three-week lows during the week ending on July 28. The biofuel production dropped to an average of 1.06 million barrels a day during the week.
Agoro Carbon Introduces New Legume Cover Crop Practice
TAMPA, Fla., July 31, 2023 – Agoro Carbon Alliance, a global business created for farmers and ranchers to earn additional revenue through farming and ranching practice changes that improve soil health, is expanding their carbon market offerings
The Terror is Hatching: Bayer Unveils Upcoming “Rootworm Week”
ST. LOUIS – August 3, 2023 – While America has sharks on its mind, there’s another tiny ravenous predator causing damage of their own on our farms — the corn rootworm. These “sharks of the Midwest” attack
North Dakota State Seed Commission Commits $1 Million to Support New Agricultural Field Lab at NDSU
Fargo, N.D. — The North Dakota State Seed Commission, the governing board for the ND State Seed Department, has committed $1 million to support the construction of a new Agricultural Field Lab at North Dakota State University. The