November Milk Production Down Slightly from Same Month Last Year
(WASHINGTON D.C.) –Milk production in the 24 major milk-producing states during November totaled 17.3 billion pounds, 0.5 percent below November 2022. October’s revised production, at 17.9 billion pounds, was down 0.6 percent from October of last year.
South Dakota Farmers Union Celebrates Dewey County Ranch Family
By Lura Roti for South Dakota Farmers Union Arden Petersen’s roots run deep in South Dakota. According to the Family Tree of Pictures his mom, June, created long ago, Arden is the grandson of Cheyenne River Sioux
More Than 60 Tons of Pork Donated to Iowans During Operation Christmas Meal
West Des Moines, Iowa – The Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation believes everyone deserves a good meal, especially during the holidays. The Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation’s ongoing commitment to support food security continued in December with
NGFA and NAEGA Call for Immediate Reopening of Rail Corridors at Eagle Pass and El Paso
ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 18, 2023 – The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) and the North America Export Grain Association (NAEGA) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol’s (CBP) closing this
Koch Agrees to Buy Iowa Nitrogen Plant from OCI for $3.6 Billion
WICHITA, Kan., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES), a global provider of solutions for the agriculture, energy and chemical markets, today announced an agreement to acquire OCI Global’s fertilizer plant in Wever, Iowa, for $3.6 billion. The
Eight Legislative Days in January to Avert USDA Shutdown
Congress will have about eight legislative days when lawmakers return in January to pass trillions in spending to avoid shutting down USDA and a handful of other agencies. It all comes down to interpreting a deal—the one
Tighter Margins Ahead in 2024
Despite a drop in key operating costs, Rabobank says contracted margins in 2023 will continue into the new year. Soybean farmers are likely to achieve good margins in the 2024 season, but corn farmers will feel their
Lawmakers Want More Time on New Rule
The Congressional and Senate Chicken Caucuses sent letters to the USDA asking for a 180-day extension to the implementation period for the new Packers and Stockyards Act rule. The rule, titled “Transparency in Poultry Contracting and Tournaments,”
Midwest Crops Conference in January
The annual Midwest Crops Conference is scheduled for January 2024 in St. Joseph, Missouri. Formerly the “Certified Crops Advisor Conference,” the two-day event targets people looking for Continuing Education Units, including crop advisors, ag industry professionals, and
New Members Lead AFB National Committees
Farm Bureau farmer and rancher members play an important role in their communities and the organization by serving at the local, state, and national levels. Several newly appointed volunteers will provide leadership beginning in 2024 as members