Baldwin Blasts Decision to Allow Canada’s Unfair Dairy Trade Practices to Stand, Hurting Wisconsin Farmers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after a trade dispute panel established under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ruled in Canada’s favor and against Wisconsin dairy farmers and producers. The ruling
Farm, Biofuels Coalition Responds to Fifth Circuit Small Refinery Exemptions Decision
WASHINGTON, D.C.–A coalition representing farmers and ethanol producers today responded to last week’s decision of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals remanding to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency its rejection of six small refinery exemption requests. The following statement
Canadian Farmland Rental Rates
About 40 percent of all Canadian farmland is rented. While that number runs a bit higher in the central Canadian region of Ontario and Quebec, the number of rented acres tends to be a bit lower in
United Soybean Board Announces Call for Nominations for 2024 Tom Oswald Legacy Award
ST. LOUIS (Nov. 27, 2023) — Does an individual, organization or group come to mind that’s left a lasting mark on the soybean industry and the soy checkoff? United Soybean Board (USB) announces today a call for nominations
NDFU State Convention Kicks Off Dec. 15-16 in Bismarck
(JAMESTOWN, N.D.) – North Dakota Farmers Union, the state’s largest farm organization, kicks off its 97th annual state convention on Friday, Dec. 15, at the Bismarck Event Center. Ag education will be front and center at the convention
An Update on South American Weather Conditions; Snow and Cold in the U.S.
Jesse Allen is joined by Eric Snodgrass from Nutrien Ag Solutions for the Market Talk Weekly Weather Update to provide the latest on South America’s planting weather including differences in the GFS and European weather models. They
Don’t Forget the P and K After Harvest
With grain bins filled, farmers should be turning their attention to field fertility. While nitrogen may be the most important nutrient for crop production, phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) are two elements that shouldn’t be forgotten when
Pivot Bio Surprises Boys and Girls Club of Story County With a Truckload of Turkeys Just in Time for Thanksgiving
AMES, Iowa — In an effort to highlight the growing challenge of food insecurity, Pivot Bio, a sustainable agriculture company with a strong presence in Ames, presented a $2,500 donation to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Story County along
2023 Was A Good Year For Corn Crop In North Dakota
(Bismarck, ND) — Farmers in North Dakota say 2023 has been a great year for growing and harvesting corn crops. While the harvest started slow due to some early-season snow, it quickly melted and left good yields.
Biden-Harris Administration Partners with Ag Producers to Strengthen Agricultural Supply Chains and Lower Food Costs
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27, 2023 – As part of the inaugural meeting of the White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience, President Biden and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is making investments that will strengthen