Congresswoman Cammack Champions Sugar Producers in Keynote Address
Washington, D.C. – American Sugar Alliance Chairman Ryan Weston kicked off the 38th International Sweetener Symposium with a keynote address from Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-FL-03). “It’s great to bring the industry together to discuss the issues sugarcane
Early Season Issues Could Have End-of-Season Implications
WESTFIELD, Ind. (Aug. 7, 2023) – While recent rains have eased some of the drought stress for farmers in southern Iowa, AgriGold Agronomist Emily Prevo warns they are not out of the woods yet. Nutrient deficiencies –
SDSU Extension Booth at 2023 Dakotafest to Feature Livestock, Soil and Range Experts
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension experts will be at the 2023 Dakotafest to provide information on a range of agricultural and economic issues, from the use of prescribed fire to livestock to weed and
Ethanol Groups Applaud Iowa and Nebraska AGs for Taking Action on Year-Round E15
(FARGO, ND) — On Monday, ethanol groups including Growth Energy, Renewable Fuels Association and American Coalition for Ethanol applauded steps taken by the Attorney’s General from Iowa and Nebraska calling on the EPA to finalize the state
SDSU Extension to Feature Midland Growers at New Cover Crop and Soil Health Field Day
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension is hosting a Cover Crop and Soil Health Field Day for fruit and vegetable producers from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. CDT on Aug. 14 at Cedar Creek Gardens near Midland,
Farm Bill Roundtable in Downtown Fargo, ND
FARGO, ND – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) hosted a roundtable discussion on the 2023 Farm Bill with U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, along with U.S. Senator John Hoeven
Minneapolis Fed Says Interest Rates Hit Least-Profitable Producers Hardest
The Minneapolis Federal Reserve took a look at interest rates and how they are affecting producers in recent months. Interest rates have risen dramatically since last year, raising the cost of borrowing money. Ag producers in the
South American Farmers Hurt by Low Commodity Prices
The recent growing season resulted in a record amount of corn and soybeans in South America. Dr. Michael Cordonnier, agronomist with Soybean and Corn Advisor, Inc., says the problem is the prices have dropped 30-40 percent since
Large Pork Producers Don’t Favor Overturning Prop 12
Legislation has been introduced in Congress that would overturn California’s Prop 12. Reuters says some of the country’s biggest pork producers who’ve already spent money to comply with the California requirements don’t favor throwing out Prop 12.
NCBA President Slams Regulatory Onslaught by Biden Agencies
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Todd Wilkinson slammed administration overregulation during a recent NCBA Beltway Beef podcast. Wilkinson says Biden agencies from the EPA to the Bureau of Land Management are trying to take away the cattle