Corn and Soybeans Show Planting Almost Over and Good Condition Ratings
(FARGO, ND) — Corn and soybean planting in the U.S. is inching closer to 100% completion with both crops showing good condition ratings early in the growing season. According to the latest crop progress report from USDA,
Wyoming Joins List of States With HPAI Infection in Dairy Cattle
The Wyoming Livestock Board and the Wyoming Department of Agriculture received confirmation last week that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been found in a dairy cattle herd. The National Veterinary Services Laboratory confirmed the infection, the first
SAF Still an Open Issue for Agriculture
Sustainable Aviation Fuel tax treatment remains in limbo despite months of regulatory efforts and, most recently, a push to include the treatment of SAF crops in the House farm bill. Biofuel producers and feedstock growers anxiously await
Farm Loan Delinquencies Reach New Low
Despite falling net farm incomes, rising interest expenses, and generally low producer sentiment, Agricultural Economic Insights says farm loan delinquencies improved in 2023. Across all commercial banks, the share of farm loans classified as delinquent fell to
Brazil Tax Changes May Make U.S. Soybeans More Attractive
Reports are showing a surprising tax change in Brazil has the potential to make soy grown in the world’s largest soybean exporter less competitive with supplies from the U.S. A provisional measure signed by Brazil’s president limits
Food Spending Varies by State
The Economic Research Service recently analyzed food sales trends at the state level and found a wide variation in the results. U.S. per capita food sales reached $7,102 in 2023. The biggest variation took place between Food