Butler Machinery Company to Host Ride and Drive Event at DakotaFest
Mitchell, SD (July 2023) –Join Butler Machinery to take a ride and test-drive the Fendt 700 Series Gen 6 tractor, August 15-17, 2023, at DakotaFest booth SR14 in Mitchell, SD The Fendt 700 is a powerful and
Iowa Corn Partners with Kum & Go, Growth Energy on Unleaded 88 Brand
JOHNSTON, Iowa – August 11, 2023 – Iowa Corn is proud to partner with Kum & Go and Growth Energy on Unleaded 88 branding updates at stores across the country. With more and more stores across the
Case IH Expands Line Up With New Tech For Small- And Mid Size Operations
RACINE, Wisconsin (August 11, 2023)– Narrow operating windows make maximizing productivity essential during planting and harvest, regardless of farm size. That’s why Case IH has purposefully designed its latest models of the Early Riser® planter, Early Riser 2120,
USDA To Provide Additional Financial Assistance to Qualifying Guaranteed Farm Loan Borrowers Facing Financial Risk
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it will begin providing additional, automatic financial assistance for qualifying guaranteed Farm Loan Programs (FLP) borrowers who are facing financial risk. The announcement is part of the
Most Americans Are “Food Satisfied”
The latest Purdue University Consumer Food Insights Report shows consumers who are most satisfied with their food consumption also spend the lowest share of their incomes on food. The July 2023 survey-based report from Purdue’s Center for
American Lamb Board Survey Deadline is August 14
The American Lamb Board is gathering data about how sheep are raised, cared for, and fed, for use in U.S. Lamb Checkoff Programs and needs producer input. “Our industry needs this information from America’s producers and feeders
Inflation Rising Again, Including for Energy-Sensitive Farming
Inflation was up in July for the first time in a year, including for energy-sensitive agriculture. A rebound in energy and travel costs led to the first jump in consumer prices in over a year, as inflation
U.S. Pork Exports Outstanding in First Half of 2023
U.S. pork exports concluded an excellent first half of the year with another strong performance in June. Pork exports in June hit almost 246,000 metric tons, 12 percent higher than in 2022. Export value rose six percent
Study Shows Positive Economic Impact of Soil Health
The Soil Health Institute and the National Association of Conservation Districts announced the results of a nationwide study showing how improving soil health can improve a farmer’s profitability. The study shows farmers can build resilience across a
Groups Applaud First Senate Veterinary Medicine Caucus
The U.S. Senate has established a Veterinary Medicine Caucus for the first time ever. The caucus will focus on increasing awareness toward veterinary-related matters in Congress, educating lawmakers and their staffs about the challenges facing the profession,