SDSU Extension, UNL Extension Offering Heifer Development Program
BROOKINGS, S.D. – Cattle producers in the region can learn the benefits of heifer development through a unique research program administered by South Dakota State University Extension and University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. Producers can apply this fall
MFU Foundation Awards $90K Through ‘Cooperatives for Climate’ Grant
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Four farmer-owned cooperatives in Minnesota received funds through the Minnesota Farmers Union Foundation’s “Cooperatives for Climate” pilot grant program. The pilot grant program is aimed at cooperatives that are organizing in response to
Safe Choices Around Tracks and Trains Highlighted in New Operation Lifesaver, Inc. PSA
WASHINGTON, DC, September 7, 2023 – Rail safety education nonprofit Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) today releases a new public service announcement (PSA) educating the public about risky decisions around railroad tracks and crossings. The Risk is Real PSA, available in English
Stabenow Says Farm Bill Negotiations Holding up Draft Bill
Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow says farm bill negotiations are taking more time than expected, slowing down drafting of a Senate farm bill. “The negotiations are going slower than I would like, but I am…we are laser-focused
Federal Reserve Releases August Beige Book
The Federal Reserve released its August Beige Book update, a summary of commentary on current economic conditions from the Fed. The report includes several observations on the U.S. agricultural economy. Drought was affecting several of the Fed’s
EPA Extends Comment Period on Proposed Herbicide Strategy
The EPA released a draft strategy on herbicide use designed to better protect endangered species. John Walt Boatright, director of government affairs with the American Farm Bureau, talks about the EPA strategy. He says, “Well, the EPA’s
What’s Driving Farm Income Lower in 2023?
USDA recently released a forecast for lower farm income in 2023. The net farm income estimate for 2022 was $183 billion, and the 2023 forecast is $141.3 billion. Carrie Litowski, a senior economist with the Economic Research
Brazil Breaks Soybean Export Record with Surprise Sales
The University of Illinois Farmdoc Daily says Brazil’s farmers are shipping out a lot of soybeans. Brazil’s farmers harvested almost 160 million tons of soybeans during the previous crop season. That resulted in record exports in the
Another Challenge to GMOs
The Center for Food Safety filed a legal appeal against the USDA in response to its genetically engineered labeling rules. The organization says those rules do not mandate clear on-package food labeling and allow unlabeled hidden GMOs
NMPF Reorganizes Leadership
The National Milk Producers Federation announced staff reorganization as it transitions to new leadership. Incoming President and CEO Gregg Doud began working with the organization as the organization’s Chief Operating Officer, a position he will hold until