FAPRI Releases U.S. Baseline Outlook
The Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute at the University of Missouri released its annual U.S. Baseline Outlook report. It includes projections for agricultural and biofuel markets and helps in evaluating alternative scenarios for agricultural policy. “Projected
Entries Open for 2024 Dairy Checkoff’s New Product Competition
Dairy Management, Inc. is accepting applications from college students for the 2024 New Product Competition. The competition seeks innovative dairy product concepts and is open to undergraduate and graduate students in the U.S. DMI wants students to
Agriculture On Guard Against Cyber-Attacks
Agriculture has seen increasing online attacks in recent years. Global AgTech says technology makes running daily operations easier and helps increase output. Different types of technology help with efficiency, yield, and profitability, and they include computers, robotics,
World Record Soybean Yield Set in Georgia
Alex Harrell of Smithville, Georgia, set the world record for soybean yield with an average of 296.7 bushels per acre. The yield was harvested on August 23 and verified by the University of Georgia Extension Service. Harrell
Farmland Values and Demand Remain Strong
Farmland values across the country climbed this year and hit record levels despite challenges like rising interest rates and extreme weather. That’s according to recently released data from the federal government. The USDA’s annual land values study
Upcoming 2023 American Aronia Berry Harvest to Produce Ingredients Crucial for Fulfilling Plant-Based Manufacturer Demand
FARGO, ND (AUGUST 2023) This year, between 1.5 and 1.8 million pounds of aronia berries are expected to be harvested and serve as the most antioxidant-rich berry ingredient for meeting the needs of today’s consumers. These needs include
Dr. Mike Siemens Named Protect The Harvest Executive Director; Theresa Lucas McMahan Appointed Chief Administrative Officer
BROWNSBURG, Indiana, Sept. 5, 2023 – Protect The Harvest, the 501(c)3, not-for-profit, educational and advocacy organization founded in 2011 by Forrest and Charlotte Lucas, is positioning itself for ongoing growth as it focuses on issues associated with food security,