USDA Lowers Corn and Soybean Yields on November WASDE Report
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — USDA projects lower corn and soybean yields this month on the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report. The monthly report, released on Friday morning, predicts a national average corn yield of
NDFB Delegates Will Gather in Bismarck
Bismarck, N.D. – NDFB members will gather on November 22-23, 2024, at the Bismarck Hotel and Convention Center for the 82nd NDFB Annual Meeting. The event is an opportunity for NDFB members, delegates, and industry experts to
Speculation Starts on Who Will Be the Next Ag Secretary
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — As folks are lining up to try and secure a spot in President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, speculation has already been rolling on who might be the next Secretary of Agriculture come January. Some of
Updated Estimates of Renewable Diesel Through 2026
University of Illinois analysts looked into the future of renewable diesel production in the U.S. and saw some headwinds. Renewable diesel production capacity has exploded in recent years, increasing by more than three billion gallons. This substantially
Winter Flow Slowing in the Missouri River
Gavins Point Dam releases in South Dakota will be reduced in late November as flow support for navigation ends. Releases are currently at 32,000 cubic feet per second. “We will continue to make releases from Gavins Point
U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Policy Meeting in December
The United States Cattlemen’s Association will host its 2024 Annual Meeting December 5-7 in San Antonio, Texas, at the InterContinental Hotel. Each year, USCA brings together its industry members and leaders together to discuss current policy and
Farm-to-School Program Applications Now Open
The USDA is continuing its support for local foods in schools by opening applications for the 2025 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants. For the first time, USDA is allowing organizations to select the type of Farm
USMEF Conference Opens with Election Analysis and Focus on U.S.-Mexico Trade Relations
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) launched its annual strategic planning conference in Tucson, Ariz., Wednesday with an analysis of the U.S. election’s potential impact on agricultural policy and international trade. USMEF members also received an in-depth
New PLC Website is Now Live
WASHINGTON – The Public Lands Council (PLC) has released a new version of their website to further promote public lands ranchers and the issues they face every day as they effectively manage millions of acres of grazing land in
Potato Growers to Flock to Florida for Potato Expo 2025 Networking Opportunities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Fresh off the largest Potato Expo in history, U.S. and international supply chain partners are poised to relocate to sunny Orlando, Florida, for the premier networking opportunity for the potato industry. At Potato Expo 2025,