Ukraine Exports Down Almost 25 Percent

Grain exports dropped to 6.82 million metric tons so far from Ukraine in the 2023-2024 marketing year. The ag ministry says Ukraine shipped 8.99 million tons during the same period in the prior marketing year. The first
More Crop Insurance Options for Organic, Specialty Crops

The USDA is improving crop insurance options for specialty crop and organic producers, including rolling out new and expanded options based on feedback from America’s producers. “We’re committed to working with specialty crop and organic producers to
Creelman Named 2024 World Ag Expo Chair

The 2024 World Ag Expo season was kicked off recently by Show Chair Stan Creelman. The kickoff dinner in late September was attended by volunteers, staff, and invited guests. It was a chance to get together and
Quality Wins, Again

By Morgan Boecker Even with more marbling than ever in today’s beef, the market still demands more of the best, said Sara Scott, vice president of foodservice for Certified Angus Beef. She spoke at the recent Feeding
FFAR Releases 2022 Impact Report

The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) released the 2022 Impact Report today, Leveraging Bold Science: FFAR 2022 Impact Report. This report highlights FFAR’s impact on food and agriculture research. In 2022, FFAR continued to outperform, raising over $82 million
Western Grain Marketing LLC. Leases Assets of Farmers Elevator of Biggs & Easton

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AgPR) Oct. 5, 2023 – Effective September 25, 2023, Western Grain Marketing, LLC (WGM) has leased the grain elevators owned by Farmers Elevator Company of Biggs & Easton (Biggs & Easton). The grain elevators are located in Biggs,
AFT Calling Attention to Farming on PBS

American Farmland Trust will sponsor the new PBS national public series “America the Bountiful” with its premiere planned for spring 2024. The new project is a food, history, and travel series exploring the regional food traditions of